Prion disease
MONDO:0005429A transmissible disease that is caused by a protein that is able to induce abnormal folding of normal cellular proteins, leading to characteristic spongiform brain changes, which are associated with neuronal loss without an inflammatory response. Such disorders have typically long incubation periods, but are then generally rapidly progressive and are uniformly fatal.
Also known as: spongiform encephalopathy
11 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Blood test may speed up deadly fungal infection diagnosis
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at a blood test called Beta-D-glucan (BDG) to see how well it detects invasive fungal infections in people with weak immune systems. Researchers tested 280 patients and checked if two positive results within 15 days confirmed an infection. The goal is to help do…
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Jaw pain relief? PRP and hyaluronic acid injections show promise in small study
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a combination of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) from the patient's own blood and hyaluronic acid injected into the jaw joint. Twenty-two adults with painful clicking and limited mouth opening received the treatment. Researchers used a jaw tracking device to measure …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC