Paraneoplastic limbic encephalitis
MONDO:0015589A rare disorder characterized by degenerative changes in the limbic area of the brain. Causes include infections and autoimmune conditions; it may also manifest as a paraneoplastic syndrome, most often caused by small cell lung carcinoma. Signs and symptoms include behavioral changes, hallucinations and dementia.
Also known as: limbic encephalitis
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