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Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

MONDO:0007012

A form of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease that is most commonly contracted after consuming meat from an animal suffering from bovine spongiform encephalopathy.

Also known as: vCJD

1 clinical trial for this condition and its sub-types.

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Broader categories

Disease (680) Infectious disease (282) Nervous system disorder (231) Brain disorder (125) Central nervous system disorder (107) Human disease (14) Central nervous system infectious disorder (10) Prion disease (5) Creutzfeldt Jacob disease (4) Infectious disorder of the nervous system (4)

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Scientists hunt for clues to predict rare brain disease before symptoms strike

Knowledge-focused Recruiting now

This study aims to find biological markers in spinal fluid and blood that could signal the start of prion disease before symptoms appear. Researchers will follow 150 people who carry a genetic mutation for prion disease, along with family members and healthy volunteers. Participa…

Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC