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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
98 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Polio Survivors' hope dashed: trial of immune treatment halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a blood product called immune globulin (Flebogamma) in 191 people with post-polio syndrome, a condition causing new muscle weakness years after polio. The goal was to see if it could improve walking distance and reduce pain. The trial was terminated early, so we…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Instituto Grifols, S.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Sticker shock: simple reminder may cut unnecessary IV antibiotic use
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested whether placing a reminder sticker on the charts of adult hospital patients receiving IV fluoroquinolone antibiotics would encourage doctors to switch them to oral pills sooner. The trial involved 168 patients at a single hospital in Thailand. Unfortunately, the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mahidol University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC