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Encephalitis lethargica

MONDO:0019384

A form of encephalitis, the etiology of which is uncertain, that is characterized by lethargy and headache.

Also known as: Von Economo encephalitis, encephalitis lethargica, epidemic encephalitis, lethargic encephalitis, von Economo's disease, Von Economo’s disease

61 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.

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Trials to join now! 25 Not yet recruiting 8 Not yet finished but already full! 15 Completed 12 Terminated 1

Sticker shock: simple reminder may cut unnecessary IV antibiotic use

Knowledge-focused Terminated

This study tested whether placing a reminder sticker on the charts of adult hospital patients receiving IV fluoroquinolone antibiotics would encourage doctors to switch them to oral pills sooner. The trial involved 168 patients at a single hospital in Thailand. Unfortunately, the…

Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mahidol University • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC

Encephalitis lethargica

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Sticker shock: simple reminder may cut unnecessary IV antibiotic use