Poliovirus infection

This study tests a hexavalent vaccine that protects against six diseases, including polio, but uses a lower dose of the inactivated polio vaccine (IPV). The goal is to see if this reduced-dose version works as well as the standard full-dose vaccine in infants. Around 1,500 health…

This completed study checked the safety of the Hexaxim vaccine in 713 infants aged 2 months and older in South Korea. Researchers tracked side effects like injection site reactions, fever, and crying after routine vaccination. The goal was to confirm the vaccine's safety in every…

This study tested whether giving a booster polio vaccine (sIPV) at the same time as MMR and hepatitis A vaccines is safe and works well in toddlers. About 889 healthy children aged 18 to 22 months who had already received their first polio and MMR shots took part. Researchers che…

This study tested a new vaccine called BK1310 in 370 healthy infants to see if it safely protects against several serious diseases: Hib, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, and polio. The vaccine was compared to existing vaccines. The goal was to check how well the infants' immune sy…

This study tested a new vaccine called BK1310 in 267 healthy infants to see if it protects against tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, polio, and bacterial meningitis as well as existing vaccines. Infants received three doses, and researchers measured their immune responses. The goal…

This completed Phase 3 trial tested a new Sabin strain inactivated polio vaccine (sIPV) in 1200 healthy infants aged 2 months. The study compared the new vaccine to a standard polio vaccine to see if it was safe and triggered a strong immune response. The goal is to offer a more …

This study tested whether giving the polio vaccine (IPV) at the same time as a rotavirus vaccine (Rotarix PCV-free) is safe and works well in healthy Chinese infants aged 6-10 weeks. About 400 infants received the vaccines either together or a few weeks apart. The main goal was t…

This study tested a new combination vaccine called Shan6™, which protects against six diseases (diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B, Hib, and polio) in healthy infants and toddlers in Thailand. The trial involved 460 participants and compared Shan6™ to a similar 5-in…

This study looked at whether a 16-week strength training program can prevent or reduce late effects like muscle loss, heart disease, and diabetes in adults who had a bone marrow transplant as children. 28 survivors and a matched control group participated. The goal was to see if …

This study looked at whether giving hospital-level care to acutely ill adults in their own homes in rural areas works well. 160 people with various conditions like infections, heart failure, or COPD took part. The goal was to see if this approach could lower costs and help patien…

This study looked at how well a new, quick finger-prick test (LumiraDx CRP) measures CRP levels compared to a standard lab test. CRP is a marker of infection, inflammation, or tissue injury. 79 adults with symptoms of these conditions took part. The goal was to see if the new tes…

This early study tested whether a special PET scan using a radioactive form of vitamin B9 (11C-PABA) can help doctors see infections deep inside the body. Researchers scanned 13 healthy people and patients with known or suspected infections. The goal was to see if this method can…

This trial evaluates whether a hospital-based remedial vaccination strategy can improve Tdap-IPV (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, polio) vaccination rates in adults aged 65 and older in the Sarthe region of France. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the remedial…

This study tested whether a polio vaccine (sIPV) is still effective when given at the same time as other routine vaccines for infants, like those for pneumonia, diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough. About 1,400 babies in Bangladesh and Pakistan received the polio vaccine eithe…

This study tested a 'Digital Strolling' program where people with severe mobility impairment use a virtual reality headset to walk in a digital world. 24 participants either used the VR walking or watched walking videos for 10 days. The goal was to see if this approach could impr…

This study tested whether adding transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to standard exercise can reduce fatigue, pain, and improve walking in people with postpolio syndrome. 26 adults who had polio earlier in life and now have new symptoms took part. Half got TMS plus exercise, …

This study tested an online insomnia treatment program for adult survivors of childhood cancer. Over 1,500 survivors participated, using a web-based program that teaches healthy sleep habits and cognitive behavioral techniques. The goal was to see if improving sleep could also bo…

This study looked at how many people with cirrhosis in French general hospitals were vaccinated against diseases like hepatitis, flu, and COVID-19. Researchers surveyed 742 patients to see if they were up to date on their shots. The goal was to find gaps in vaccination coverage s…

This study looked at 156 critically ill patients to find out what factors help achieve the right levels of beta-lactam antibiotics in the blood. Researchers collected clinical data and used therapeutic drug monitoring to see which patients reached target concentrations. The goal …