Infectious disorder of the nervous system

This study tests a new oral polio vaccine (nOPV3) in healthy young children, infants, and newborns in Panama. The goal is to see if it is safe and triggers a strong immune response compared to the current vaccine. About 1,500 participants will receive either the new or existing v…

This study tests two types of inactivated polio vaccine (Sabin strain and wild strain) given in different orders to 480 infants aged 2 months. The goal is to see which sequence triggers the best immune response and causes the fewest side effects. Participants will receive three d…

This phase 4 study compares a single dose of an inactivated polio vaccine (sIPV) in people aged 7 to 50 years with the standard three-dose series given to infants. Researchers want to see if one shot can produce a similar immune response. The trial is recruiting 180 healthy parti…

This study tests a new oral polio vaccine (nOPV1) in over 2,200 healthy young children, infants, and newborns in Bangladesh. Researchers will compare it to the current Sabin vaccine to see if it is safe and triggers a strong immune response. The goal is to find a more stable vacc…

This study tests whether giving two new oral polio vaccines (types 1 and 2) together is safe and works as well as giving them separately in healthy 16-week-old infants. About 675 babies in Panama will receive either the combo or single vaccines. The goal is to see if the combo ap…

This early-stage trial is testing a new vaccine that combines protection against several serious childhood diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, meningitis, and Hib. The study involves 260 children aged 2 months to 6 years to check the vaccine's safety and immune respons…

This study tests two new mRNA vaccines (GBP560) against Japanese encephalitis, a virus that can cause brain swelling. About 402 healthy adults will receive different doses of the vaccine or a comparison vaccine. Researchers will monitor safety and measure immune responses to find…

This study tests a new treatment called LB-DTK-CMV for people with cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis that has not responded to standard antiviral medicines. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, specially trained to attack CMV, and is given as two infusions. The trial ai…

This trial evaluates the safety of a single intravenous dose of DON, an experimental drug, in healthy adults, adults with uncomplicated malaria, and children aged 12 months to 14 years with cerebral malaria. Researchers will monitor side effects and measure how the drug moves thr…

This phase 2 trial tests the safety of brincidofovir, an antiviral drug, in 24 adults with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a rare brain infection caused by the JC virus. Participants receive the drug intravenously twice a week for up to 12 weeks, with follow-up …

This study tests whether giving patients special donor immune cells (called CD45RA-depleted DLI) can treat viral infections that persist after a stem cell transplant. The trial involves 30 participants who have not improved with standard antiviral drugs. Researchers will measure …

This Phase III trial in sub-Saharan Africa tests whether giving higher doses of rifampicin plus linezolid, along with aspirin, can reduce deaths from tuberculous meningitis (TBM) in both HIV-positive and HIV-negative people. About 768 adolescents and adults will receive either th…

This study tests whether teriflunomide, a drug already used for multiple sclerosis, can help people with a rare spinal cord disease called HAM/TSP caused by the HTLV-1 virus. About 24 adults will take the drug daily for 9 months to see if it reduces harmful immune activity and im…

This large platform trial is testing new antifungal drug combinations for cryptococcal meningitis, a severe brain infection that is fatal without treatment and common in people with HIV. The study will enroll 2,000 participants across multiple sites to compare a newer oral drug, …

This early-phase study tests whether specially trained immune cells from healthy donors can safely treat viral infections (EBV, CMV, adenovirus, BK virus) in patients who have had a stem cell transplant or certain CAR-T therapy. These infections can be life-threatening when the i…

This study tests whether specially grown donor immune cells (called cytotoxic T lymphocytes) can safely and effectively control BK and JC virus infections in people with weakened immune systems, such as those with cancer, HIV, or organ transplants. About 100 participants will rec…

This Phase 3 trial tests satralizumab, an injected drug, in 120 people with NMDAR or LGI1 encephalitis—rare conditions where the immune system attacks the brain. The goal is to see if the drug improves disability and reduces the need for rescue treatments. Participants receive ei…

This study tests an experimental drug called PrP-siRNA in 30 adults with symptomatic prion disease, a rare and fatal brain condition. The drug is given via a spinal injection and aims to reduce the harmful prion protein in the brain. The main goal is to check safety and find the …

This phase 2 trial tests whether adding the antibiotic doxycycline to standard treatment can reduce deaths and severe brain damage in adults with tuberculosis of the brain or its lining. About 200 participants will receive either doxycycline or a placebo for 8 weeks, alongside us…

This Phase 2 trial compares the drug dolutegravir alone versus dolutegravir combined with tenofovir in 146 adults with HTLV-1 infection and related symptoms. The main goal is to see if the combination lowers the virus level more effectively and improves pain, spasticity, and musc…

This study compares a 6-month treatment using high doses of four antibiotics against the standard 9-month therapy for tuberculous meningitis, a serious brain infection. About 330 adults and teens without HIV will take part. The goal is to see if the shorter regimen is as safe and…

This study is testing whether a drug called tadalafil (often used for erectile dysfunction) combined with a home cycling program can help boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The drug aims to improve blood flow to muscles, which is often poor in DMD, while exercise builds stren…

This early-stage trial tests whether a specially engineered herpes virus (G207) is safe to inject directly into the brain tumors of children whose cancer has returned. Up to 24 children aged 3 to 21 will receive the virus, and some will also get a small dose of radiation to help …

This study tests whether the steroid dexamethasone can reduce brain damage in adults hospitalized with tick-borne encephalitis. Researchers will compare disability outcomes in 200 patients who receive either dexamethasone or a placebo. The goal is to see if this treatment lowers …

This study tests whether adding one dose of a stronger antifungal drug (liposomal amphotericin) to the standard treatment (fluconazole) can prevent cryptococcal meningitis in HIV-positive adults who test positive for the fungus but have no symptoms. About 356 participants in Ugan…

This study tests a new drug called ION717 for people with early-stage prion disease, a rare and fatal brain condition. The drug is given via a spinal injection and aims to reduce harmful prion proteins. The trial will check safety, side effects, and how the drug moves through the…

This study tests whether using early drug monitoring and a dose-adjustment calculator can help infants under 90 days old with sepsis reach target vancomycin levels more quickly. Currently, doctors must wait 24-48 hours to check drug levels, which can delay effective treatment. Th…

This early-stage trial is testing whether genetically modified T-cells can safely control viral infections in cancer patients with weakened immune systems. The T-cells are designed to target specific viruses like CMV, BK virus, or COVID-19. The study involves 30 participants and …

This study is testing whether immune checkpoint inhibitors, drugs that help the immune system fight infections, can improve outcomes for people with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a rare brain virus. Researchers will follow 66 patients over a year, measuring di…

This study tests whether washing out infected fluid from the brain's cavities (ventricular irrigation) can improve survival and recovery in people with severe ventriculitis, a life-threatening brain infection. About 310 adults aged 18-65 with confirmed ventriculitis will be rando…

This study tests a new treatment for progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a rare brain infection with no approved therapy. Researchers will give 23 patients donor immune cells that target the virus causing PML. The goal is to see if the treatment is safe, improves ne…

This study compares two ways of giving the antibiotic cefepime to very sick patients with sepsis in the ICU. The new method adjusts the dose based on the patient's kidney function, using only standard doses. The main goal is to see if this approach is easy for doctors to use and …

This study tests whether specially grown immune cells from an unrelated donor can safely treat viral infections in people with weakened immune systems, such as after a stem cell transplant. About 750 participants will receive these cells and be monitored for side effects like inf…

This study tests whether specially grown donor immune cells (viral-specific T-cells) can safely treat viral infections that often occur after a stem cell transplant. These infections can be serious and sometimes don't respond to standard antiviral drugs. The approach aims to boos…

This phase 2 trial tests whether adding adalimumab (an arthritis drug) to standard tuberculosis meningitis treatment can reduce deaths in HIV-positive adults. About 130 participants in Brazil, Mozambique, and Zambia will receive adalimumab injections every two weeks for 10 weeks …

This study tests whether giving zinc supplements along with standard antibiotics can reduce deaths and improve recovery in young infants (0-59 days old) hospitalized with severe infections like sepsis or pneumonia. About 3,250 babies in Tanzania will receive either zinc or a plac…

This study tests a device called IRRAflow that continuously washes out blood from the brain after a hemorrhage. It involves 250 adults with brain bleeds and compares the device to standard drainage. The goal is to see if it clears blood faster and improves recovery at 6 months.

This study tests whether giving a whole blood transfusion can help children under 5 with severe malaria and very low platelet counts survive. The trial is enrolling 132 children in Zambia. Researchers will compare death rates and blood changes between those who get a transfusion …

This study is testing a new DNA-based test called Delve Detect CSF that looks for germs in spinal fluid. The goal is to see if using this test early, instead of as a last resort, helps doctors diagnose brain infections faster. About 400 people with suspected brain infections will…

This study aims to find the best cutoff values for key Alzheimer's-related proteins in spinal fluid and blood to improve diagnostic accuracy. Researchers will compare results from Alzheimer's patients, those with mild memory problems, people with other dementias, and healthy olde…

This study is testing a new blood test called the AD-seeds-detector that looks for specific protein clumps linked to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will compare the test results from 1,500 people aged 55-75, including those with Alzheimer's, other dementias, and healthy individ…

This study looks at whether measuring a substance called D-lactate in spinal fluid can help doctors diagnose meningitis (a brain infection) in patients who have a brain drain (ventriculostomy). About 185 adults with suspected meningitis will have their spinal fluid tested. The go…

This study follows 232 children under 18 who received a new antibody injection (zamerovimab and mazorelvimab) plus the rabies vaccine after a severe animal bite. Researchers track whether the children stay rabies-free for up to one year. The goal is to see if this combination pre…

This large real-world study is testing an injection called siltartoxatug (Sintetol®) to prevent tetanus in people who have been injured. Researchers will follow 10,000 participants for 90 days to see if the shot prevents tetanus and to track any side effects. The goal is to learn…

This study tests a powered leg brace called the Nomad in 36 people who have trouble walking due to conditions like stroke, multiple sclerosis, or spinal cord injury. Participants will use the brace at home for three months to see if it improves their walking speed, balance, and q…

This study tests whether whole-body electrical muscle stimulation (WB-EMS) can help adults with neuromuscular diseases like ALS, SMA, and muscular dystrophy exercise safely. Because these conditions weaken the nerves that control muscles, traditional exercise is often too hard. W…

This study follows people infected with HTLV-I virus, some of whom develop a rare spinal cord condition called HAM/TSP. Researchers will track changes in symptoms, immune system markers, and virus levels over time. The goal is to better understand why only a few infected people g…

This study looks at how the immune system changes with age and how that affects the risk of infections in people 60 and older. Researchers will collect blood, urine, stool, and other samples from elderly patients with infections and healthy older adults. By analyzing immune cells…

This study follows 700 people with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a rare brain infection caused by the JC virus. Researchers will collect blood, spinal fluid, and brain scans over time to understand how the disease progresses. No treatment is given; the goal is…

This study aims to learn more about how infections and inflammation harm the brain and nerves. Researchers will collect samples and perform tests on people aged 2 and older who have or may have these conditions. The goal is to better understand these diseases so that better tests…

This study looks at 800 healthy adults who have cryptococcosis, a fungal infection that usually only harms people with weak immune systems. Researchers want to learn why these otherwise healthy people get sick, how their immune system responds, and how the disease progresses over…

This study follows 950 people with idiopathic CD4+ lymphocytopenia (ICL), a rare condition where low CD4+ white blood cells raise infection risk. Researchers will track participants for up to 10 years, collecting medical history, blood samples, and infection data. The goal is to …

This study aims to improve how doctors evaluate and manage people who have been exposed to bioterrorism agents (like anthrax) or emerging infectious diseases (like SARS or new flu strains). Up to 200 participants, including patients and healthcare workers, will be monitored and t…

This pilot study tests whether a radioactive tracer called 89Zr-Df-crefmirlimab can help PET scans detect certain immune cells (CD8+ T cells) in the brain and spinal cord of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) or progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). About 15 adults w…

This study looks at three different scoring systems to see which one best predicts the risk of death in patients with severe tetanus in the intensive care unit. Researchers will follow 115 adults with tetanus for up to 90 days. The goal is to find the most accurate tool to help d…

This study is tracking how adults with meningitis are treated in about 30 hospitals across Brazil. Researchers will follow 624 patients during their hospital stay and after discharge to see what treatments work best and how patients recover. The goal is to gather real-world evide…

This study is creating a registry of 600 children under 18 with meningitis treated at hospitals across Brazil. Researchers will collect data during and after hospitalization to see how well current treatments work and what long-term problems, like hearing loss, occur. The goal is…

This study tests whether a web-based educational program can improve pregnant women's knowledge about influenza and Tdap vaccines and increase their intention to get vaccinated. Researchers will compare the program to standard antenatal care in 351 pregnant women in Malaysia. Par…

This study is a national observatory that will follow 10,000 children and newborns with bacterial meningitis. Researchers aim to understand which bacteria are causing infections, how often treatments fail, and how well vaccines are working. The goal is to improve future treatment…

This study aims to find blood-based biomarkers that can predict whether a child with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) will experience relapses. Researchers will analyze immune cells from blood samples of 20 children aged 1-18 with a first demyelinating event. The goal …

This study aims to find biological markers in spinal fluid and blood that could signal the start of prion disease before symptoms appear. Researchers will follow 150 people who carry a genetic mutation for prion disease, along with family members and healthy volunteers. Participa…

This study tests a new, lightweight ultrasound device called NeoDoppler that can be gently placed on a newborn's soft spot (fontanelle) to continuously measure blood flow in the brain. Researchers will enroll 180 preterm and full-term infants, including those with conditions like…

This study is creating a large registry and biobank of 10,000 adults with various infections, such as bloodstream, heart, and bone infections. Researchers will collect medical data and biological samples to describe the infections and their treatments. The goal is to better under…

This study aims to find genetic mutations in the brain that cause drug-resistant epilepsy in children. Researchers will compare DNA from blood and brain tissue, including samples from special electrodes placed in the brain. The goal is to better understand the root causes of thes…

This study is looking at whether early signs of inflammation in the blood can help identify which patients with infections are at risk for serious complications like sepsis. Researchers will follow 4,200 adults with confirmed or suspected infections, as well as healthy controls, …

This study looks at whether a new, simpler guideline can safely reduce the number of tests, antibiotics, and hospital stays for infants under 2 months old with a fever. Researchers will compare hospitals using the new guideline to those using standard care. The goal is to find ou…

This study aims to better understand autoimmune encephalitis, a condition where the immune system attacks the brain. Researchers will analyze blood and spinal fluid from 20 patients to find new antibodies that may explain the disease in people who currently test negative. The goa…

This study looks at how the antibiotic ceftazidime avibactam behaves in 30 children with severe infections who are in intensive care, some on life support. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood to understand the right dose. The goal is to improve treatment for life-th…

This study looks at how the antifungal medicine caspofungin behaves in children with severe infections, especially those with liver problems or on life support like ECMO. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood to understand dosing needs. About 60 children in intensive …

This study will collect data from 2,000 children admitted to pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) with severe infections across major Chinese cities. Over 10 years, researchers will track which germs cause these infections, how they are treated, and patient outcomes. The goal i…

This study looks at a condition called augmented renal clearance (ARC), where the kidneys work too fast and flush out medications before they can help. It involves 512 adults in intensive care with severe brain injuries, strokes, seizures, or meningitis. Researchers will measure …

This study looks at two common antibiotic combinations given to hospitalized adults with infections: vancomycin plus piperacillin-tazobactam, or vancomycin plus cefepime. The goal is to see if one is less likely to cause kidney injury than the other, using more sensitive markers …

This study follows 200 people treated for a spinal infection called spinal epidural abscess. Researchers want to see if things like employment, income, insurance, and housing are linked to whether the infection comes back within a year. No new treatments are tested; the goal is t…

This study is a registry that collects information from 520 patients diagnosed with central nervous system (CNS) infections, such as meningitis or encephalitis. Researchers will track how many patients survive to discharge. The goal is to better understand these rare but serious …

This study will test 10,000 people in Cambodia for 57 different infectious diseases, including dengue, flu, and malaria. Researchers want to understand how these diseases spread and who is at risk. The goal is to give local health authorities the information they need to create b…

This study looks at how a person's sex and gender might change their immune system's reaction to the meningitis B vaccine. Researchers will compare immune responses in transgender and cisgender adults aged 18 to 50. The goal is to better understand why men and women often respond…

This study follows 209 children and adults hospitalized with tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) in the Czech Republic for one year after discharge. Researchers track symptoms like fatigue, headaches, memory problems, and weakness to see how long they last and who needs extra support. …

This study is testing whether next-generation sequencing can identify the infectious germs causing severe brain (encephalitis) and spinal cord (myelitis) inflammation in 100 patients in Guadeloupe. Many cases currently have no known cause. By analyzing spinal fluid, researchers h…

This pilot study is testing whether a smart wristband can accurately measure drug levels in sweat compared to standard blood tests. Researchers will collect sweat, saliva, and blood samples from 100 patients with chronic or infectious diseases who are taking medications like cycl…

This study is looking for new ways to diagnose sepsis, a life-threatening reaction to infection, earlier in the emergency room. Researchers will study the immune responses of 3,300 adults with suspected infections to find patterns that signal sepsis. The goal is to improve diagno…

This study surveys 100 doctors and trainees in France to assess their knowledge of tick-borne encephalitis, a rare but serious viral infection spread by ticks. The goal is to see if doctors in high-risk areas are more aware than those elsewhere, and to identify gaps that could im…

This study looks at how immune system diseases can cause problems in the brain and nerves, affecting movement, thinking, and feelings. Researchers will follow 350 people aged 2 and older with immune diseases, plus their healthy relatives, for up to 5 years. They will collect bloo…

This study follows 3,000 childhood cancer survivors in Switzerland to learn about long-term health problems caused by cancer treatments. Participants undergo physical exams, lab tests, and questionnaires during regular follow-up visits. The goal is to better understand and manage…