Ebola's hidden toll: brain issues linger for years in child survivors

NCT ID NCT06811129

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 35 times

Summary

This study examined 328 people who were children during the Ebola outbreak in Liberia. Researchers wanted to understand long-term brain and nerve problems in survivors compared to close contacts who never got sick. Participants had a neurological exam, memory and thinking tests, and answered questions about symptoms. The goal was to describe these lasting effects, not to test a treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • John F. Kennedy Medical Center

    Monrovia, Liberia

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