Infectious meningitis
MONDO:0004796Inflammation of the meninges of the brain and/or spinal cord caused by an infectious agent (viral, bacterial, or fungal). Symptoms include headache, fever, vomiting, neck stiffness, photophobia, confusion, and seizures.
Also known as: infectious meningitis, infective meningitis, meningitis
50 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New meningitis vaccine for kids shows promise in large trial
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests a new meningococcal conjugate vaccine in 660 healthy children aged 2-6 years. The vaccine targets four strains (A, C, Y, W135) that cause meningitis. Participants receive one shot and provide blood samples to compare immune response with a licensed vaccin…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sinovac Biotech Co., Ltd • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One shot to rule them all? new combo meningitis vaccine tested in teens
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis study is testing a new vaccine called MenABCWY that aims to protect against five types of meningococcal bacteria, which can cause serious infections like meningitis. Around 312 healthy teenagers will receive two doses of the vaccine on different schedules to see how safe it …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New vaccine trial aims to shield korean babies from deadly meningitis
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis study tests the MenB+OMV NZ vaccine in 50 healthy infants starting at 2 months old in South Korea. The vaccine is given as three shots over about a year to see if it triggers a strong immune response against meningococcal group B bacteria, which can cause meningitis. Researc…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New vaccine study aims to shield toddlers from deadly meningitis
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis study tests a vaccine designed to protect young children from four types of meningitis bacteria. Researchers gave the vaccine to 660 toddlers aged 6 to 23 months and will check their immune response over time. Some children will also receive a booster shot at age 3 to see if…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: CanSino Biologics Inc. • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 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 Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple test may uncover hidden tick-borne brain infections
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study reviews medical records of 200 people hospitalized with unexplained meningitis or meningoencephalitis. Researchers want to see if adding a test for tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) helps find more cases. No new drug or treatment is being tested—only the impact of a change…
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC