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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Polio Survivors' hope dashed: trial of immune treatment halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a blood product called immune globulin (Flebogamma) in 191 people with post-polio syndrome, a condition causing new muscle weakness years after polio. The goal was to see if it could improve walking distance and reduce pain. The trial was terminated early, so we…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Instituto Grifols, S.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Could emotional awareness therapy soothe mysterious body aches?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis pilot study tests whether a short-term group therapy called Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) can help people with persistent physical symptoms like pain or fatigue that have no clear medical cause. The therapy focuses on helping participants identify and exp…
Sponsor: Daniel Maroti • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC