Toxic encephalopathy
MONDO:0005527A 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
64 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Liver drug trial halted after just 3 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called VS-01 for people with severe confusion caused by liver disease (overt hepatic encephalopathy). The trial planned to enroll many participants but was stopped early after only 3 people joined. Researchers wanted to see if VS-01 could help patients re…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genfit • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Laughing gas linked to nerve damage in young users
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis 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