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Encephalitis

Subtypes of Encephalitis

Anti-NMDAR Encephalitis 2 Limbic encephalitis 0

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Clinical Trial Landscape

Clinical Trials for Encephalitis

10 trials tracked for Encephalitis: 7 in phase 3 or 4 and 1 with published results. The most-cited published study has 9 citations.

10Trials tracked
7Phase 3 & 4
0Recruiting
1With published results
Phase distribution
Phase 4 1 Phase 3 6 Phase 2 1 Other / NA 2
  1. Phase 4 Immunogenicity of a Live Attenuated Chimeric JE Vaccine (IMOJEV) as a Booster Dose in Thai Children Primed With CD.JEVAX Completed · 9 cited
  2. Phase 3 Long-term Follow-up of Immunogenicity of a Single Dose of Japanese Encephalitis Chimeric Virus Vaccine (JE-CV) in Toddlers Completed
  3. Phase 3 Safety Study of ChimeriVax™-JE Vaccine to Prevent Japanese Encephalitis. Completed
  4. Phase 3 Safety and Immunogenicity of the Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine IC51 (IXIARO®) in a Pediatric Population Completed
  5. Phase 3 A Study of Japanese Encephalitis Chimeric Virus Vaccine Compared With SA14-14-2 Vaccine in Infants and Toddlers Completed
  6. Phase 3 Immunogenicity and Safety of the Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine IC51 (IXIARO®, JESPECT®) in a Pediatric Population in Non-endemic Countries Completed
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  1. Phase 3 Long Term Treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis (HSE) With Valacyclovir Completed
  2. Phase 2 A Study of ChimeriVax™-JE Live Attenuated Vaccine in Healthy Adults Completed
  3. N/A Precision Diagnosis of Acute Infectious Diseases; Neuroinflammatory Cohort Completed
  4. N/A tDCS and Cognition in Adults With Multiple Sclerosis or Encephalitis Completed

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Review of Hepatitis E Virus Associated Neurological Injury Syndromes
Infectious Disease Sys. Review
Review of Hepatitis E Virus Associated Neurological Injury Syndromes Hepatitis E virus may be linked to several rare neurological conditions
This review examines the association between Hepatitis E virus (HEV) exposure and specific neurological conditions, including Guillain–Barré…
A review suggests Hepatitis E virus might connect to rare neurological issues like Guillain–Barré syndrome, though more research is needed t…
Frontiers Apr 22, 2026
Surveillance report describes influenza-associated encephalopathy or encephalitis in US children
Pediatrics
Surveillance report describes influenza-associated encephalopathy or encephalitis in US children What happens when the flu affects a child's brain? A new report describes cases
A US surveillance report describes cases of influenza-associated encephalopathy or encephalitis in children.
A new report describes cases where the flu virus affected children's brains, causing inflammation of the nervous system during recent flu se…
CDC Apr 4, 2026
Case report tracks urinary ADEV GluN1 levels in anti-NMDAR encephalitis patient during treatment
Neurology
Case report tracks urinary ADEV GluN1 levels in anti-NMDAR encephalitis patient during treatment Single case study tracks brain inflammation marker in urine during treatment
A case report of a single female patient with anti-NMDAR encephalitis analyzed urinary astrocyte-derived extracellular vesicles (ADEVs).
Urine tests tracked brain inflammation changes in a patient with anti-NMDAR encephalitis, showing protein levels dropped over treatment and …
medRxiv Apr 4, 2026
Immunocompromised herpes zoster patients with CNS infection show higher encephalitis incidence and worse prognosis
Urology Cohort
Immunocompromised herpes zoster patients with CNS infection show higher encephalitis incidence and worse prognosis For shingles patients with brain infections, does a weakened immune system make things worse?
A retrospective cohort study of 166 herpes zoster patients with VZV-associated CNS infection found immunocompromised patients had significan…
Shingles patients with weakened immune systems face higher risks of severe brain inflammation and worse outcomes when treatment is delayed.
Frontiers Apr 3, 2026
Pilot study finds cytokine differences between anti-NMDAR and viral encephalitis
Allergy & Immunology Cohort
Pilot study finds cytokine differences between anti-NMDAR and viral encephalitis Could a simple blood test help tell two dangerous brain inflammations apart?
A retrospective pilot cohort of 45 patients found significant alterations in CSF/serum albumin ratio, IL-4, and IL-17A levels between anti-N…
A simple blood test might help doctors quickly tell apart two dangerous brain inflammations by spotting unique protein patterns in patients.
Frontiers Apr 3, 2026

Questions about Encephalitis

Can influenza infection lead to encephalopathy or encephalitis in young children?

Yes, influenza infection can lead to encephalopathy or encephalitis in young children, a condition tracked by health officials during flu seasons.

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Do immunocompromised patients with herpes zoster have a higher risk of encephalitis?

Immunocompromised patients with herpes zoster have a significantly higher risk of developing encephalitis compared to those with normal immune systems.

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