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Massive review of viral meningitis cases aims to sharpen diagnosis

NCT ID NCT07358117

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks back at 4000 patients who had a suspected viral infection of the brain or spinal cord. Researchers will analyze which viruses were found and how the illness progressed in different groups, including children, adults, and people with weakened immune systems. The goal is to better understand who gets these infections and how to diagnose them more accurately in the future.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors better identify which patients are at risk for viral brain infections and guide more targeted diagnostic tests.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study that looks back at past data, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all patients or future cases.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 4,000 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Dec 2025

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

The study will include cases from various centers in the Bologna metropolitan area, involving adult and pediatric patients, including newborns, whose CSF was analyzed at the Microbiology Unit of the IRCCS AOUBO, Policlinico di Sant'Orsola, between January 1, 2014, and December 31, 2024.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients whose CSF was analyzed for HSV-1, HSV-2, VZV, EV, EBV, CMV and HHV-6 between 01/01/2014 and 31/12/2024. * Obtaining informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: \- None

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna

    Bologna, Bologna, 40138, Italy

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