Poliomyelitis
MONDO:0017373An acute infectious disorder that affects the nervous system. It is caused by the poliovirus. The virus spreads by direct contact, and can be prevented by prophylaxis with the polio vaccine.
Also known as: Polia, acute poliomyelitis, polio, poliomyelitis, infantile paralysis
54 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 28 tagged with Poliomyelitis itself.
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Sub-types of Poliomyelitis
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Postpoliomyelitis syndrome 11 trials
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Acute nonparalytic poliomyelitis 0 trials
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Paralytic poliomyelitis 0 trials
3 sub-types
- Bulbar polio 0 trials
- Bulbospinal polio 0 trials
- Spinal polio 0 trials
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One shot, six protections: could a single vaccine replace multiple infant shots?
Vaccine OngoingThis trial tests a new vaccine called LBVD, which combines protection against six diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B, polio, and Hib. The study enrolls healthy infants around 6 to 8 weeks old who receive three doses at 6, 10, and 14 weeks of age. Researche…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: LG Chem • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Virus-Like particle vaccine outsmart polio?
Vaccine OngoingThis trial is testing an experimental vaccine made from virus-like particles (VLPs) that mimic polio viruses without causing disease. It aims to see if this vaccine is safe and triggers a strong immune response in healthy infants starting at 6 weeks old and toddlers aged 12-18 mo…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: CanSino Biologics Inc. • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can virtual walking trick the brain into easing chronic pain?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are testing whether a virtual walking program can reduce chronic pain and psychological distress in people with severe mobility impairment, mostly from spinal cord injuries or polio. Participants wear a head-mounted display and use a controller to guide an avatar thro…
Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC