Tick-borne encephalitis
MONDO:0017572Tick-borne encephalitis is caused by an arbovirus of the Flaviviridae family (tick-borne encephalitis virus, TBEV), transmitted principally by the bite of the Ixodes ricinus tick. The symptomology is biphasic, with the initial phase being associated with a flu-like illness and the second phase (occurring in less than 10% of patients) with symptoms of meningitis or, more rarely, meningoencephalitis.
Also known as: TBE, Tick-borne viral encephalitis
14 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 6 tagged with Tick-borne encephalitis itself.
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Can a common steroid tame Tick-Borne brain infection?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the steroid dexamethasone can reduce brain damage in adults hospitalized with tick-borne encephalitis. Researchers will compare disability outcomes in 200 patients who receive either dexamethasone or a placebo. The goal is to see if this treatment lowers …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 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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New study tracks Tick-Borne brain infection recovery to improve patient care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 209 children and adults hospitalized with tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) in the Czech Republic for one year after discharge. Researchers track symptoms like fatigue, headaches, memory problems, and weakness to see how long they last and who needs extra support. …
Sponsor: Charles University, Czech Republic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Do french doctors know enough about Tick-Borne encephalitis? a new survey aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study surveys 100 doctors and trainees in France to assess their knowledge of tick-borne encephalitis, a rare but serious viral infection spread by ticks. The goal is to see if doctors in high-risk areas are more aware than those elsewhere, and to identify gaps that could im…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC