Intracranial abscess
MONDO:0000939An abscess that is located in the intracranial space.
4 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Blue light therapy could drain abscesses faster
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a light-activated blue dye treatment to standard abscess drainage can clear infection faster. About 120 adults with deep abscesses will get either standard drainage alone or drainage plus the dye treatment. The main goal is to see if the dye treatm…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Blood test may replace brain surgery for infection diagnosis
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether a blood test can identify the bacteria causing a brain abscess, potentially avoiding the need for brain surgery to get a sample. Researchers will compare the germs found in the blood with those found in the abscess during surgery in 15 adults. If succe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC