Limbic encephalitis with caspr2 antibodies
MONDO:0017179Limbic encephalitis with caspr2 antibodies is a rare neuroimmunological disorder characterized by the onset of cognitive deficits, psychiatric disturbances (e.g. personality changes), seizures, peripheral nerve hyperexcitability, dysautonomia, neuropathic pain, insomnia and weight loss, in association with detection of caspr2 antibodies in serum or cerebrospinal fluid, with or without underlying malignancies. Other features reported include blepharoclonus, myoclonic status epilepticus, and dyskinesia.
18 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Rapid brain infection test could slash unnecessary antibiotic use
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a quick diagnostic test (BioFire FilmArray) can accurately predict the cause of meningitis or encephalitis in 182 adults. Participants with symptoms like fever, headache, or confusion will have their spinal fluid tested. The goal is to see if the test …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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30,000 blood samples could revolutionize rapid disease testing
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect blood samples from 30,000 adults in the UK with various health conditions, including blood clots, infections, heart disease, diabetes, and more. The samples will be used to develop and fine-tune new diagnostic tests for the cobas® lumira device, which allo…
Sponsor: LumiraDx UK Limited • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC