Tetanus

MONDO:0005526

A serious infectious disorder that follows wound contamination by the Gram-positive bacterium Clostridium tetani. The bacteria produce a neurotoxin called tetanospasmin, which causes muscle spasm in the jaw and other anatomic sites.

Also known as: Clostridium tetani caused infectious disease of the nervous system, Clostridium tetani infectious disease of the nervous system, lockjaw

46 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 46 tagged with Tetanus itself.

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↑ Primary bacterial infectious disease (619) ↑ Infectious disorder of the nervous system (241) ↑ Clostridium infectious disease (102)

Sub-types of Tetanus

Tetanus neonatorum 0 trials

Including sub-types (46) Tagged with Tetanus (46)

Trials to join now! 7 Not yet recruiting 11 Not yet finished but already full! 6 Completed 21 Terminated 1

Can rheumatic patients safely get multiple vaccines at once? new study investigates

Knowledge-focused Stopped early

This study looks at how well COVID-19 booster vaccines work in people with rheumatic diseases (like arthritis) who take medications that affect their immune system. Researchers want to see if getting the COVID-19 booster at the same time as other routine vaccines (like tetanus or…

Phase 4 • Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Sep 26, 2026 00:00 UTC

Tetanus

Where it sits in the disease tree

Can rheumatic patients safely get multiple vaccines at once? new study investigates