Researchers review best acyclovir dose for obese patients with rare brain infection

NCT ID NCT05127395

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study reviewed medical records of 50 obese adults with HSV encephalitis (a brain infection) to see how different ways of calculating acyclovir dose affect survival. Researchers looked at patients treated between 2013 and 2019 at six hospitals. The goal was to find the safest and most effective dosing method for this group.

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Conditions

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Locations

  • Methodist Charlton Medical Center

    Dallas, Texas, 75237, United States