Toxic encephalopathy

MONDO:0005527

A group of neurologic disorders caused by damage to the nervous system following exposure to pharmacologic, biologic, and chemical agents. Examples of neurotoxins include chemotherapy agents, radiation treatment, heavy metals, pesticides, and food additives.

Also known as: neurotoxicity, neurotoxicity syndrome, neurotoxicity syndromes

75 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 28 tagged with Toxic encephalopathy itself.

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Sub-types of Toxic encephalopathy

Hepatic encephalopathy 45 trials
1 sub-type
- Hepatic coma 0 trials
Carbon monoxide-induced delayed encephalopathy 1 trial
Manganese poisoning 1 trial
Minamata disease 0 trials
Chronic bilirubin encephalopathy 0 trials

Including sub-types (75) Tagged with Toxic encephalopathy (28)

Trials to join now! 8 Not yet recruiting 2 Not yet finished but already full! 8 Completed 9 Terminated 1

Laughing gas linked to nerve damage in young users

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This study looked back at 20 young people who came to the hospital with nerve problems after using nitrous oxide (laughing gas) for fun. Researchers measured muscle strength, balance, and disability to understand how the gas harms the nervous system. The goal was to learn more ab…

Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC

Toxic encephalopathy

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Laughing gas linked to nerve damage in young users