New study aims to spot which kids with rare brain inflammation will recover fully
NCT ID NCT07188194
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study will follow 32 children diagnosed with their first episode of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM), a rare brain inflammation that usually follows an infection. Researchers will check if early MRI scans, spinal fluid tests, and symptoms can predict which children will recover fully and which might develop lasting problems or other conditions like multiple sclerosis. The goal is to better understand the disease and improve care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors identify which children with ADEM need more aggressive treatment early on, potentially improving recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early observational study (32 participants) that only looks for patterns—it does not test any treatment. Results may not apply to all children with ADEM.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 32 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Sep 2025
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Children aged 6 months -1 Year diagnosed with ADEM
- Ages
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6 minutes to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. \- First episode of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis( ADEM). 2. \- MRI and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) performed within 7 days of symptom onset. 3. \- Age from 6 months up to 18 years Exclusion Criteria: 1. \- History of prior demyelinating events 2. \- Alternative diagnoses (e.g., CNS infections, metabolic disorders).
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