Geniculate herpes zoster
MONDO:0005769A viral ear infection caused by the spread of varicella-zoster virus to the facial nerves. It is characterized by intense otalgia and a cutaneous vesicular eruption.
Also known as: Herpes Zoster Oticus, Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, Ramsay Hunt syndrome, facial nerve palsy due to VZV, facial nerve palsy due to herpes zoster infection, facial nerve paralysis due to VZV, Hunt syndrome (formerly), Hunt's syndrome (formerly)
57 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Hospital at home: new study tests home care for infections
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether a special team of doctors and nurses can treat adults with suspected infections at home, instead of sending them to the hospital. About 500 people will be randomly assigned to either standard hospital care or home-based care from a mobile response team…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Copenhagen University Hospital at Herlev • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Pharmacists take on heart disease: new study tests community-based risk reduction
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a pharmacist-led program can help people reduce their risk of heart disease. Over 1,000 adults with conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or obesity are taking part. Pharmacists use a step-by-step guide to assess risk and support lifestyle change…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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AI boosts brain scan accuracy in massive new trial
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether an AI tool can help radiologists read brain CT and MRI scans more accurately and quickly. Researchers will compare how well doctors, AI alone, and doctors using AI together can spot abnormalities, urgent findings, and classify diseases. The goal is to red…
Sponsor: Yaou Liu • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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NIH launches Long-Term observation of inflammatory diseases
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows up to 500 people with acute or chronic inflammatory disorders, such as infections or immune problems, over time. Researchers will monitor participants with standard tests and may screen them for other studies. The goal is to better understand these conditions a…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists compare immune responses to viral and bacterial infections in ICU patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the immune system of patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) responds to severe infections caused by viruses or bacteria. Researchers will take extra blood samples from 38 adults to analyze immature granulocytes, a type of immune cell. The goal is to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues in blood and urine to personalize lung cancer care
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects blood, urine, and tissue samples from 330 adults with advanced lung or head and neck cancer to improve precision medicine. Researchers will analyze genetic changes in these samples and grow some tumors in mice to compare DNA. The goal is to refine liquid biops…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arkansas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New study aims to uncover hidden dangers of shingles virus in the brain
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at medical records of 50 adults who had a shingles virus infection in their brain or spinal cord. Researchers want to find out what makes some people more likely to get these serious infections and what leads to long-term problems like memory loss or seizure…
Sponsor: Kocaeli University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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AI predicts hospital stays, but study never started
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a computer could learn to predict how long a patient would stay in a home hospital program. Researchers planned to use data from past patients to train the computer. However, the study was withdrawn before any patients were enrolled, so no results are a…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New study to uncover sleep secrets in brain disease patients
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to build a research group of 100 people with neurological diseases like stroke, Parkinson's, epilepsy, or dementia. Researchers will use overnight sleep tests and questionnaires to measure sleep patterns, breathing, and heart rate during sleep. The goal is to bett…
Sponsor: The First Hospital of Jilin University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Massive review of viral meningitis cases aims to sharpen diagnosis
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at 4000 patients who had a suspected viral infection of the brain or spinal cord. Researchers will analyze which viruses were found and how the illness progressed in different groups, including children, adults, and people with weakened immune systems. The g…
Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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AI vs. skin doctors: who diagnoses better?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether artificial intelligence (AI) can match a dermatologist's diagnosis when a general practitioner sends in photos and questions about a patient's skin condition. Researchers will compare the AI's diagnosis to the dermatologist's for about 1000 adults. The…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Immune cell showdown: autoimmune vs. infection vs. healthy
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at immune cells from people with autoimmune diseases (like lupus), people with infections, and healthy volunteers. Researchers want to understand how these cells differ and what makes them attack the body in autoimmune conditions. The study involves blood and bon…
Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC