Poliomyelitis
MONDO:0017373An acute infectious disorder that affects the nervous system. It is caused by the poliovirus. The virus spreads by direct contact, and can be prevented by prophylaxis with the polio vaccine.
Also known as: Polia, acute poliomyelitis, polio, poliomyelitis, infantile paralysis
54 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 28 tagged with Poliomyelitis itself.
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Sub-types of Poliomyelitis
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Postpoliomyelitis syndrome 11 trials
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Acute nonparalytic poliomyelitis 0 trials
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Paralytic poliomyelitis 0 trials
3 sub-types
- Bulbar polio 0 trials
- Bulbospinal polio 0 trials
- Spinal polio 0 trials
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Can a Birth-Dose polio vaccine block the virus in Babies' guts?
Vaccine Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether a new oral polio vaccine called nOPV2, given at birth, helps infants block type 2 poliovirus in their intestines. The trial enrolls 740 healthy newborns who have received standard injected polio vaccines. Scientists will check stool samples for sig…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Fidec Corporation • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New polio vaccine trial aims to protect the youngest
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study tests a new oral polio vaccine (nOPV3) in healthy young children, infants, and newborns in Panama. The goal is to see if it is safe and triggers a strong immune response compared to the current vaccine. About 1,500 participants will receive either the new or existing v…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: PATH • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Polio vaccine showdown: which sequence protects best?
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study tests two types of inactivated polio vaccine (Sabin strain and wild strain) given in different orders to 480 infants aged 2 months. The goal is to see which sequence triggers the best immune response and causes the fewest side effects. Participants will receive three d…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Sinovac Biotech Co., Ltd • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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One polio shot enough? new trial tests simpler vaccine schedule
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis phase 4 study compares a single dose of an inactivated polio vaccine (sIPV) in people aged 7 to 50 years with the standard three-dose series given to infants. Researchers want to see if one shot can produce a similar immune response. The trial is recruiting 180 healthy parti…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Sinovac Biotech Co., Ltd • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New polio vaccine trial aims to boost eradication efforts
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study tests a new oral polio vaccine (nOPV1) in over 2,200 healthy young children, infants, and newborns in Bangladesh. Researchers will compare it to the current Sabin vaccine to see if it is safe and triggers a strong immune response. The goal is to find a more stable vacc…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: PATH • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New polio vaccine combo tested in infants: could speed up eradication
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving two new oral polio vaccines (types 1 and 2) together is safe and works as well as giving them separately in healthy 16-week-old infants. About 675 babies in Panama will receive either the combo or single vaccines. The goal is to see if the combo ap…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: PATH • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC