Measles
MONDO:0004619A highly contagious viral infection caused by the measles virus. Symptoms appear 8-12 days after exposure and include a rash, cough, fever and muscle pains that can last 4-7 days. Measles vaccines are available to provide prophylaxis, usually combined with mumps and rubella vaccines (MMR).
Also known as: Measles morbillivirus caused disease or disorder, Measles morbillivirus disease or disorder, Measles morbillivirus infectious disease, morbilli, rubeola infection, rubeola
19 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 16 tagged with Measles itself.
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New combo vaccine for kids could replace current shot
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study tests a new vaccine that protects against measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox (MMRV) in healthy children aged 15 months to 6 years. It compares the new vaccine to an already approved one (ProQuad) to see if it works as well and is safe. About 1,200 children will re…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can the MMR vaccine protect transplant kids? new study seeks answers
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and works well in children aged 1 to 17 who have had a heart transplant. About 60 children will receive the standard MMR vaccine and be monitored for side effects and immune response. The goal is to…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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10,000 people tested: Cambodia's massive disease hunt begins
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will test 10,000 people in Cambodia for 57 different infectious diseases, including dengue, flu, and malaria. Researchers want to understand how these diseases spread and who is at risk. The goal is to give local health authorities the information they need to create b…
Sponsor: Institut Pasteur du Cambodge • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Measles mystery: how a virus both harms and helps immunity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates the 'measles paradox'—how measles can temporarily weaken the immune system while also providing lifelong protection. Researchers will track immune memory cells in 300 adults before and after measles infection. The goal is to understand how measles causes i…
Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC