Meningitis Clinical Trials
A listing of Meningitis medical research trials actively recruiting patient volunteers. Search for closest city to find more detailed information on a research study in your area.
Found 25 clinical trials
Platform Trial For Cryptococcal Meningitis
Cryptococcal meningitis is a fungal infection that causes a severe syndrome of meningitis that is 100% fatal without antifungal therapy. Even with antifungal therapy, mortality rates remain high, especially in low and middle income countries where the ongoing HIV/AIDS pandemic increases the risk of cryptococcosis among persons living with HIV …
Intensified Tuberculosis Treatment to Reduce the Mortality of Patients With Tuberculous Meningitis
INTENSE-TBM is randomized controlled, phase III, multicenter, 2 x 2 factorial plan superiority trial assessing the efficacity of two interventions to reduce mortality from tuberculous meningitis (TBM) in adolescents and adults with or without HIV-infection in sub-Saharan Africa: Intensified TBM treatment with high-dose rifampicin and linezolid, compared to WHO standard …
Tnf Inhibitors to Reduce Mortality in HIV-1 Infected PAtients With Tuberculosis meNIngitis
Randomized phase II clinical trial which aims to assess the impact on 3-month mortality and safety of adding adalimumab to standard treatment (anti-tuberculosis drugs and corticosteroids) in HIV patients with tuberculosis meningitis in 3 countries (Brazil, Mozambique, and Zambia).
Single Dose Liposomal Amphotericin for Asymptomatic Cryptococcal Antigenemia
This will be a randomized controlled trial of asymptomatic (Cryptococcal Antigen test)CrAg positive persons in Uganda. Patients will be randomized to receive preemptive treatment with 1 dose of liposomal amphotericin (10mg/kg) in addition to standard of care fluconazole therapy. How the enhanced antifungal therapy prevents progression to meningitis in the …
Meningitis: Burden, Causes, Screening and Prevention in Rural Northern Uganda
This study will investigate the burden, causes, diagnostics, treatments and preventive measures related to meningitis in northern Uganda. We hypothesize that understanding the burden of meningitis, risk factors, diagnostics, treatments and the preventive measures will provide information regarding the gaps in care that can be addressed in order to improve …
Same Day Diagnosis of Extrapulmonary TB (TB Serositis and TB Meningitis).
Extrapulmonary TB (EPTB) accounts for nearly 30% of TB cases in HIV endemic settings, such as South Africa. The diagnosis of extrapulmonary TB is complicated by the poor performance of Gene Xpert and TB Culture in extrapulmonary fluid (30-50% sensitive), as well as the poor specificity of ADA. We can …
Bedside Ultrasound on the Effectiveness of Lumbar Puncture in Children.
The aim of the study is to assess the influence of ultrasound examination of the lumbar spinal canal on the effectiveness of lumbar puncture. An open-label, randomized interventional study.
A Study on the Immune Response and Safety of a Vaccine Against N. Meningitidis Serogroup B Infection in Healthy Infants From 2 Months of Age
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and immune responses of rMenB+OMV NZ vaccine when administered to healthy infants from 2 months in the Republic of Korea according to a 2-dose primary schedule and 1 booster dose.
Investigating Gender and Sex Differences in Immune Responses Through Vaccination of Transgender and Cisgender Persons
Sexual differences are a well-established source of biological variation in immune system functioning, with men often displaying lower adaptive immune responses (e.g. antibody production) to infections and vaccinations compared to women. The impact of sex and gender on immune responses and immune functioning warrants more in-depth investigation. This study is …
Regulating Emotions and Behaviors After Brain Injury
After acquired brain injury (ABI), persons can experience emotional and behavioral difficulties, that can be painful both for the person and his/her family. This clinical study aims at measuring the effectiveness of a third wave cognitive behavioral therapy called "dialectical behavior therapy" (DBT). DBT aims at teaching persons emotion regulation …
