Clinical trials: Central Nervous System Infections
Meningitis, Meningococcal Meningitis
Immunogenicity and Safety of an Investigational Quadrivalent Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine in Healthy Adolescents
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the immunogenicity and describe the safety of Meningococcal Polysaccharide (Serogroups A, C, Y and W) Tetanus Toxoid (MenACYW) Conjugate vaccine compared to the licensed vaccine MENVEO® in…
- Conditions
- Meningitis, Meningococcal Meningitis, Meningococcal Infections
- Trial name
- NCT02199691
- Testing
- Meningococcal Polysaccharide (Serogroups A, C, Y, and W135) Tetanus Toxoid Conjugate Vaccine, Meningococcal (Groups A, C, Y and W135) Oligosaccharide Diphtheria CRM197 Conjugate Vaccine, Adacel®: Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed
- Where
- 36 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 1,715 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sanofi Pasteur, a Sanofi Company
Infection, Virus Disease
Viral Infections of the Central Nervous System: Diagnosis and Clinical Outcome
Central Nervous System (CNS) infections are caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, helminths, with several clinical aspects. Studies in the literature generally focus on a single patient type, and no experiences have been reported…
- Conditions
- Infection, Virus Disease, CNS Infection
- Trial name
- NCT07358117
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 4,000 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, B Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
Inotuzumab Ozogamicin and Post-Induction Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With High-Risk B-ALL, Mixed Phenotype Acute Leukemia, and B-LLy
This phase III trial studies whether inotuzumab ozogamicin added to post-induction chemotherapy and immunotherapy (chemo-immunotherapy) for patients with High-Risk B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL) improves outcomes.
- Conditions
- B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, B Lymphoblastic Lymphoma, Central Nervous System Leukemia, Mixed Phenotype Acute Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT03959085
- Testing
- Biospecimen Collection, Blinatumomab, Bone Marrow Aspiration
- Where
- 231 sites in United States, Australia and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 5,951 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Cardiovascular Diseases, Coronary Disease
Honolulu Heart Program
To investigate coronary heart disease and stroke among American men of Japanese ancestry who were living on the island of Oahu in 1965. Morbidity and mortality surveillance of the original cohort is continuing.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Coronary Disease, Cerebrovascular Accident, Heart Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT00005123
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Meningitis, Bacterial
Defining the Immune Response to Nasopharyngeal Colonisation by the Commensal Neisseria Lactamica
Neisseria meningitidis is a 'bad bacteria' which lives harmlessly in the nose and throat of many young adults (a process called colonisation). However, it can occasionally cause serious disease including meningitis.
- Trial name
- Lac-7 (NCT03633474)
- Testing
- N. lactamica, PBS only
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southampton
Neuromyelitis Optica, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
A Study of the Safety and Activity of Eculizumab in Pediatric Participants With Relapsing Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of eculizumab in pediatric participants (aged 2 to < 18 years) with relapsing neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD).
- Trial name
- NCT04155424
- Testing
- Eculizumab
- Where
- 35 sites in United States, Canada and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Brain Abscess
Circulating Cell-Free DNA for Brain Abscess Diagnosis: A Pilot Study
Brain abscess is a severe intracranial infection associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Standard management combines neurosurgical intervention, when feasible, with prolonged intravenous antibiotic therapy.
- Trial name
- METABCES-PoC (NCT07479225)
- Testing
- Plasma Microbial Cell-Free DNA Metagenomic Sequencing
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Grenoble
Meningococcal Meningitis, Serogroup A, Meningococcal Meningitis, Serogroup B
Study of Meningococcal B Vaccine and ACWY Conjugate Vaccine in Healthy Adults
The study involves the measurement of immune response to vaccination with three doses of a meningococcal B vaccine and a single dose of a meningococcal ACYW conjugate vaccine in healthy adults (Laboratory workers).
- Conditions
- Meningococcal Meningitis, Serogroup A, Meningococcal Meningitis, Serogroup B, Meningococcal Meningitis, Serogroup C, Meningococcal Meningitis, Serogroup Y
- Trial name
- MenOccy (NCT00962624)
- Testing
- meningococcal B vaccine & meningococcal ACYW conjugate vaccine
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Prof. Elizabeth Miller
HTLV-I Infections, HTLV-II Infections
Evaluation of the MP Diagnostics HTLV Blot 2.4
The purpose of this study is: 1. To assess the validity and reproducibility of the MP Diagnostics HTLV Blot 2.4. 2. To conduct a sensitivity analysis of the HTLV Blot 2.4 using a known positive population.
- Conditions
- HTLV-I Infections, HTLV-II Infections, Human T-lymphotropic Virus 1, Human T-lymphotropic Virus 2
- Trial name
- NCT01467024
- Testing
- CDPHL Algorithm
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- MP Biomedicals, LLC
Bell's Palsy
Prednisone and Acupuncture for the Treatment of Facial Neuritis: a Multiple Center, CER in China
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of prednisolone and staging acupuncture in the recovery of the affected facial nerve, and to verify that whether in combination with staging acupuncture is more effective than…
- Trial name
- NCT01201642
- Testing
- Prednisolone, acupuncture, other treatment
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,800 people
- Sponsor
- Xijing Hospital
COVID-19, Headache Disorders
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Headache Evaluations in the Pediatric Emergency Department
Background: To evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on evaluations in the pediatric emergency department (ED) because of headache as main symptom.
- Conditions
- COVID-19, Headache Disorders, Emergency Service, Hospital
- Trial name
- NCT06295003
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 700 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
Japanese Encephalitis
Safety and Efficacy Study of Intravenous Immunoglobulin to Treat Japanese Encephalitis
Japanese encephalitis is caused by a viral infection of the brain transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. Patients with Japanese encephalitis can rapidly develop worsening conscious level and seizures.
- Trial name
- NCT01856205
- Testing
- Intravenous immunoglobulin [ImmunoRel™ (batch 20081217)]
- Where
- 2 sites in Nepal
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Liverpool
AIDS-related Dementia Complex
Effect of Cobicistat Versus Ritonavir Boosting on the Brain Permeation of Darunavir in HIV-infected Individuals
The purpose of this study is to assess whether a boosting by cobicistat results in similar concentrations of darunavir in the brain compared to a boosting by ritonavir.
- Trial name
- NCT02503462
- Testing
- Darunavir, ritonavir, cobicistat
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Cryptococcal Meningitis
Vietnam Cryptococcal Retention in Care Study (CRICS) Federal Financial Report
CRICS financial report for the first budget year of the study
- Trial name
- NCT02955862
- Testing
- Vietnam Cryptococcal Retention in Care Study (CRICS)
- Where
- Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 1,177 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Hanoi, Vietnam
Meningitis, Encephalitis
BIGlobal Intervention Study: Improving Diagnosis and Management of Suspected Brain Infections Globally
Background: Patients with suspected brain infections pose major challenges to low and middle income countries, including their disproportionately high burden, diverse causes with inadequate surveillance, requirement for invasive…
- Conditions
- Meningitis, Encephalitis, Abscess Brain
- Trial name
- NCT04190303
- Testing
- Pragmatic, multi-component package
- Where
- 4 sites in Brazil, India and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 2,233 people
- Sponsor
- University of Liverpool
Covid19, Neurological Manifestations
Study of Morphological, Spectral and Metabolic Manifestations of Neurological Complications in Covid-19 Patients
Viral pandemics, such as HIV and SARS-Cov-V1, have shown that they can lead to acute and / or delayed neurological complications.
- Conditions
- Covid19, Neurological Manifestations, Brain Damage
- Trial name
- NSpectroCovid (NCT04546737)
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS).
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens
Primary Spondylodiscitis, Pyogenic Spondylodiscitis
One Year Results of Managing Primary Spondylodiscitis
Primary spondylodiscitis is a severe infectious condition involving the spinal discs and adjacent vertebrae. It often causes significant back pain and requires careful management, typically involving long-term antibiotics and…
- Conditions
- Primary Spondylodiscitis, Pyogenic Spondylodiscitis, Spinal Infection
- Trial name
- NCT07509983
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Nature, Human, Microbial Colonization
Biodiversity Interventions for Assisted Living Centers
Biodiversity is essential for nature and human well-being. Land use has reduced biodiversity in cities, which weakens the functionality of the urban ecosystems and the well-being of citizens.
- Conditions
- Nature, Human, Microbial Colonization, Well-Being, Psychological, Immune System and Related Disorders
- Trial name
- BIWE (NCT06390683)
- Testing
- Rewilding
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Natural Resources Institute Finland
Neurocysticercosis, Health Literacy
The Impact of Medical TV Drama in Improving Literacy on Neurocysticercosis
This randomized controlled trial evaluates whether exposure to a medical television drama improves knowledge of neurocysticercosis (NCC) among young adults.
- Conditions
- Neurocysticercosis, Health Literacy, Epilepsy
- Trial name
- NCT07208656
- Testing
- Medical TV Drama Episode (House M.D.)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cephas Health Research Initiative Inc, Ibadan, Nigeria
Diphtheria, Hepatitis B
Pentavalent DTaP-Hep B-IPV
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety of administering a combination vaccine (DTaP-HepB-IPV; Pediarix™) to infants at birth, 2 and 6 months compared to the administration of a HepB vaccine at birth and the same…
- Conditions
- Diphtheria, Hepatitis B, Poliomyelitis, Pertussis
- Trial name
- NCT00133445
- Testing
- DTaP-Hep B-IPV Vaccine, Monovalent Hep B Vaccine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)