Myelitis
MONDO:0002565An inflammatory process affecting the spinal cord. Causes include viral infections, autoimmune disorders, vascular disorders, and toxic agents. Symptoms include weakness, paresthesia, sensory loss, pain, and incontinence.
Also known as: inflammation of spinal cord, spinal cord inflammation
53 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 4 tagged with Myelitis itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Myelitis
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Poliomyelitis 28 trials · 39 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Postpoliomyelitis syndrome 11 trials
- Acute nonparalytic poliomyelitis 0 trials
- Paralytic poliomyelitis 0 trials Sub-types →
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Acute transverse myelitis 11 trials
2 sub-types
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Transverse myelitis 8 trials
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Acute flaccid myelitis 1 trial
Most studied deeper sub-types
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One shot, six protections: could a single vaccine replace multiple infant shots?
Vaccine OngoingThis trial tests a new vaccine called LBVD, which combines protection against six diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B, polio, and Hib. The study enrolls healthy infants around 6 to 8 weeks old who receive three doses at 6, 10, and 14 weeks of age. Researche…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: LG Chem • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Virus-Like particle vaccine outsmart polio?
Vaccine OngoingThis trial is testing an experimental vaccine made from virus-like particles (VLPs) that mimic polio viruses without causing disease. It aims to see if this vaccine is safe and triggers a strong immune response in healthy infants starting at 6 weeks old and toddlers aged 12-18 mo…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: CanSino Biologics Inc. • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can virtual walking trick the brain into easing chronic pain?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are testing whether a virtual walking program can reduce chronic pain and psychological distress in people with severe mobility impairment, mostly from spinal cord injuries or polio. Participants wear a head-mounted display and use a controller to guide an avatar thro…
Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New clinic aims to break the cycle of useless tests for fatigue sufferers
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a new, team-based rehabilitation program for 125 working-age adults with persistent physical symptoms and chronic fatigue. The program includes doctors, therapists, and counselors who work together to help patients manage their symptoms and improve daily function…
Sponsor: Turku University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Researchers hunt for clues: do our own antibodies harm nerves?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether the immune system mistakenly makes antibodies that attack the body's own nerves and muscles in people with multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, and similar conditions. Researchers will collect blood samples (and sometimes cheek swabs) from 120 adults…
Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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10-Year watch begins for experimental spinal cord therapy
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study follows 9 people with transverse myelitis who previously received an experimental cell therapy called Q-Cells®. Researchers will monitor them for 10 years to check for side effects and see if the treatment continues to have any effect. Participants will have regular ex…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Scientists launch major effort to unravel mysteries of rare brain and spinal cord diseases
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 150 people with rare neuroimmunologic disorders like neuromyelitis optica and transverse myelitis. Researchers collect medical data and blood samples over time to learn what causes inflammation and why some patients respond to treatments while others do not. Th…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Massive biobank launches to unlock secrets of MS and related disorders
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is creating a large, long-term collection of blood samples and health information from over 3,200 people with multiple sclerosis and related demyelinating diseases, as well as healthy volunteers. The goal is to provide scientists with a shared resource to better unders…
Sponsor: Accelerated Cure Project for Multiple Sclerosis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC