Encephalitis
MONDO:0019956An acute inflammatory process affecting the brain parenchyma. Causes include viral infections and less frequently bacterial infections, toxins, and immune-mediated processes.
Also known as: brain inflammation
96 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 25 tagged with Encephalitis itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Encephalitis
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Infectious encephalitis 3 trials · 50 incl. sub-types
10 sub-types
- Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy 19 trials
- Viral encephalitis 3 trials · 17 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Postinfectious encephalitis 0 trials · 13 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hendra virus infection 0 trials
- Kluver-Bucy syndrome 0 trials
- Mycoplasma encephalitis 0 trials
- Acute necrotizing encephalopathy of childhood 0 trials
- Granulomatous amebic encephalitis 0 trials
- Primary amebic meningoencephalitis 0 trials
- Syphilitic encephalitis 0 trials
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Autoimmune encephalitis 32 trials · 33 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
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Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis 9 trials
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Meningoencephalitis 6 trials
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Limbic encephalitis 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Autoimmune limbic encephalitis 1 trial
- Limbic encephalitis with DPP6 antibodies 0 trials
- Limbic encephalitis with caspr2 antibodies 0 trials
- Non-herpetic acute limbic encephalitis 0 trials
- Paraneoplastic limbic encephalitis 0 trials Sub-types →
- Posttransplant acute limbic encephalitis 0 trials
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Post-vaccinal encephalitis 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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New vaccine aims to stop rare but deadly brain infections from mosquitoes
Vaccine OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests a new vaccine called MVA-BN-WEV to prevent two types of equine encephalitis (Eastern and Venezuelan), which are rare but serious brain infections spread by mosquitoes. The study involves 411 healthy adults aged 18-50 and aims to find the best dose and dos…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Bavarian Nordic • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New test aims to speed up diagnosis of brain infections
Diagnosis OngoingThis study checks how well a new test, the QIAstat-Dx ME Panel Plus, can detect meningitis and encephalitis from spinal fluid samples. Researchers will compare the test results to standard methods using leftover samples from 1500 patients. The goal is to see if the test works acc…
Sponsor: QIAGEN Gaithersburg, Inc • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Music and movement: new hope for kids with brain injuries?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether adding music to standard occupational therapy can help children aged 5-12 with conditions like cerebral palsy, encephalitis, or brain tumor recovery. Researchers will measure changes in walking, balance, and vital signs like heart rate and oxygen level…
Sponsor: Armakola Filomeni • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Simple test may uncover hidden tick-borne brain infections
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study reviews medical records of 200 people hospitalized with unexplained meningitis or meningoencephalitis. Researchers want to see if adding a test for tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) helps find more cases. No new drug or treatment is being tested—only the impact of a change…
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC