Toxic encephalopathy
MONDO:0005527A group of neurologic disorders caused by damage to the nervous system following exposure to pharmacologic, biologic, and chemical agents. Examples of neurotoxins include chemotherapy agents, radiation treatment, heavy metals, pesticides, and food additives.
Also known as: neurotoxicity, neurotoxicity syndrome, neurotoxicity syndromes
74 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 28 tagged with Toxic encephalopathy itself.
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Hepatic encephalopathy 44 trials
1 sub-type
- Hepatic coma 0 trials
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Manganese poisoning 1 trial
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Minamata disease 0 trials
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Chronic bilirubin encephalopathy 0 trials
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New drug may tame Life-Threatening side effects of cancer immunotherapy
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether the drug siltuximab can lessen the severity of cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and neurological side effects (ICANS) that often occur after CAR-T cell therapy for blood cancers like lymphoma and leukemia. Twenty-four participants received siltuximab alon…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common ED drug shield prostate cancer patients from chemo nerve pain?
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether tadalafil, a drug often used for erectile dysfunction, can prevent nerve damage caused by docetaxel chemotherapy in men with metastatic prostate cancer. 90 participants were randomly assigned to receive either tadalafil plus standard care or standard car…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tri-Service General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Spirulina supplement tested to stop chemo nerve pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether Phycocare, a supplement made from spirulina, can reduce nerve damage caused by the chemotherapy drug oxaliplatin in people with metastatic gastrointestinal cancers. 73 participants took either Phycocare or a placebo daily for 9 months. The goal was to se…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for chemo patients: drug may shield nerves from painful side effect
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether neurotropin, a drug that may protect nerves, can reduce the nerve damage caused by oxaliplatin chemotherapy in people with stage II or III colorectal cancer. The trial included 333 participants who had surgery and were about to start chemotherapy. Resear…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Can a common arthritis drug tame CAR-T's dangerous side effects?
Symptom relief CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested whether adding the drug anakinra (Kineret) to standard CAR-T cell therapy could prevent nerve toxicity in 15 people with relapsed or refractory non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Participants received anakinra injections for a week alongside their CAR-T infusion. The…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Marcela V. Maus, M.D.,Ph.D. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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MRI dye may shield cancer patients from nerve pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether mangafodipir, an MRI contrast agent with antioxidant properties, could reduce nerve damage caused by oxaliplatin chemotherapy. Researchers enrolled 23 cancer patients who already had moderate nerve problems from oxaliplatin but needed to continue treatme…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Simple exercise program may shield breast cancer patients from nerve damage
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a program of therapeutic exercise and relaxation techniques (called ATENTO) could prevent nerve damage (neurotoxicity) in women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. 42 women were split into two groups: one started the program before cancer treatment, the …
Sponsor: Universidad de Granada • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New study tracks Radiation's toll on Kids' brains
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 76 children with brain tumors to learn how radiation therapy affects their quality of life, thinking, and body functions over time. Researchers collected blood, urine, and MRI scans before and after treatment, along with tests of memory, behavior, vision, and …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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ICU antibiotics under scrutiny: new study targets hidden brain risks
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 400 intensive care patients receiving beta-lactam antibiotics to see how often these drugs cause brain-related side effects like confusion or agitation. Researchers measured antibiotic levels in the blood and checked patients' neurological status several times…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC