Clinical trials
Encephalopathy clinical trials
Below are recruiting encephalopathy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 113 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04096014Recruiting
Protein supplement at night to prevent repeat brain episodes
This study tests whether taking extra protein in the late evening or early morning can lower the chance of being readmitted for hepatic encephalopathy, a brain problem that can happen with liver disease. It may help by supporting safer nutrition and reducing the risk of another hospitalization.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18–75 - NCT04161053RecruitingPhase 3
Nitazoxanide to prevent repeat liver brain episodes
This Phase 3 trial tests whether nitazoxanide can help stop hepatic encephalopathy (a “liver-to-brain” confusion problem) from coming back. It’s for adults with cirrhosis who have had at least one past episode, aiming to improve safety and prevent recurrence.
TantaAges 20–65 - NCT04230447Recruiting
Study of brain confusion in sepsis patients
This study builds a group of adults with sepsis who develop sudden brain problems, like delirium or coma. It aims to better understand how often this happens and how it may be recognized in hospital, which could help future care.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–89 - NCT04802135Recruiting
Register for babies with early-onset epileptic brain disorders
This trial builds a long-term list (register) of babies whose seizures start within the first month of life and who need anti-seizure medicine. The goal is to better understand these conditions and support future research that could lead to better care.
AngersAges Any age - NCT05395195RecruitingPhase 3
Erythropoietin for newborn brain injury in low-resource settings
This Phase 3 trial studies whether erythropoietin (a medicine related to red-blood-cell growth) can improve outcomes for newborns with moderate to severe brain injury after birth. The study focuses on babies born in low- and middle-income countries and aims to reduce harm from this early brain condition.
DhakaAges 1 hour–6 hours - NCT05610085RecruitingPhase 2
Levetiracetam for newborn seizures: dose-finding study
This trial studies how to give levetiracetam to newborn babies with seizures. It’s trying to find a safe dose and see if it can help control seizures in early life.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges Up to 1 month - NCT05767476Recruiting
Testing cooling treatment after lack of oxygen at birth
This trial studies outcomes in newborns who had breathing problems from low oxygen before or during birth and were treated with a cooling therapy (therapeutic hypothermia). It may help doctors understand which babies benefit most and what recovery looks like over time.
RomeAges 10 minutes–6 hours - NCT05778188RecruitingPhase 2
RLS-0071 for newborns with moderate or severe HIE
This trial studies whether RLS-0071 is safe and can help some newborns with moderate or severe hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), a brain injury caused by low oxygen around birth. Babies in the study also receive standard whole-body cooling (therapeutic hypothermia), and the researchers will watch for side effects and early signs of benefit.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges Up to 10 hours - NCT05889507RecruitingPhase 3
Cooling treatment for newborns with mild brain injury
This Phase 3 study tests whether cooling a newborn’s body can help babies with mild brain injury after a difficult birth. It aims to see if cooling improves brain-related outcomes compared with standard care.
NaplesAges 1 hour–6 hours - NCT06052176RecruitingPhase 2
Albumin for better thinking in liver disease
This trial tests if weekly albumin infusions can improve thinking problems (called hepatic encephalopathy) in people with cirrhosis. You may be eligible if you have cirrhosis, some memory or concentration issues, and have been taking lactulose or rifaximin for at least a month.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06092346Recruiting
Understanding rare purine and pyrimidine metabolism disorders
This study aims to learn more about rare disorders of purine and pyrimidine metabolism (DPPM), which can affect the brain, immune system, kidneys, and muscles. Researchers will study people with these disorders, their family members, and healthy volunteers to better understand the condition over time.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 1 month–100 years - NCT06098833RecruitingPhase 2
Sildenafil for newborn brain injury after birth asphyxia
This trial tests whether a liquid form of the medicine sildenafil can help repair brain damage in newborns who had a difficult birth and were treated with cooling. If your baby meets the cooling criteria and has brain injury on an MRI, this study may offer an additional treatment option.
Montreal, QuebecAges birth–2 days - NCT06254469RecruitingPhase 3
PET scan study for memory decline with head injury or Alzheimer's risk
This trial uses a special PET scan tracer to see if it can predict who will get worse over time. It is for people with mild memory or thinking problems that may be linked to past head injuries or early Alzheimer's disease.
Evanston, IllinoisAges 45 years+ - NCT06425380Recruiting
Resistant potato starch for liver cirrhosis and confusion
This study is testing whether a special type of starch (resistant potato starch) can help people with cirrhosis who have had episodes of confusion from liver problems. It may help by changing the bacteria in your gut, which could reduce the risk of future confusion episodes.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–99 - NCT06483737Recruiting
Albumin for cirrhosis patients with hepatic encephalopathy
This trial tests whether giving human albumin through a vein can help people with liver cirrhosis who have confusion or drowsiness from a condition called hepatic encephalopathy. It is for patients with low albumin levels.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18 years+ - NCT06538077RecruitingPhase 4
BCAA vs. Rifaximin to Prevent Recurrent Hepatic Encephalopathy
This trial compares two treatments—BCAA supplements and rifaximin—to see which is better at preventing another episode of confusion or coma in people with cirrhosis who have already had one. If you qualify, you would receive one of these treatments for several months.
ChandigarhAges 18–65 - NCT06855108RecruitingPhase 3
Caffeine for newborn brain injury after oxygen loss
This trial tests if giving caffeine to newborns who had low oxygen at birth can help protect their brains. It compares caffeine plus standard care to placebo plus standard care for moderate to severe hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE).
SaidpurAges Up to 6 hours - NCT06855901Recruiting
Home EEG monitoring for rare epilepsy
This study tests using a small, home-based EEG device to monitor brain activity over several weeks in people with hard-to-control seizures, rare epilepsies, or developmental and epileptic encephalopathies. The goal is to see if this method can better track seizures and improve care.
Roma, ItalyAges 12 years+ - NCT06953921Recruiting
Liver disease and confusion: does albumin level matter?
This study looks at whether low albumin levels in the blood are linked to more severe confusion caused by liver disease. It may help doctors understand how to better manage hepatic encephalopathy.
SohagAges 18 years+ - NCT07136636Recruiting
Speech development in kids treated for brain injury at birth
This study looks at how children who had a brain injury around birth (HIE) and received cooling therapy are developing speech. It may help families understand language outcomes after this treatment.
BudapestAges birth–7 years - NCT07222280Recruiting
Alzheimer's dementia and brain inflammation trial
This trial tests if treating brain inflammation can help older adults hospitalized with sudden confusion or cognitive issues. It may help those without a prior dementia diagnosis but who have toxic or metabolic causes for their symptoms.
Crossville, TennesseeAges 60–90 - NCT07349654Recruiting
New stent method to reduce brain fog after TIPS procedure
This trial tests a modified stent placement technique during TIPS (a procedure to lower blood pressure in the liver) to see if it helps prevent confusion and memory problems that can happen afterward.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07493096Recruiting
Intensive therapy program for children with brain-based conditions
This trial tests an intensive therapy program designed to help children with brain-based conditions like cerebral palsy or autism improve their skills in movement, thinking, and daily activities. The program runs for 2 weeks with daily sessions, and researchers will check for changes in your child's abilities.
The Woodlands, TexasAges 4–12 - NCT07555652Recruiting
Cooling treatment for newborns with birth-related brain injury
This trial studies whether cooling a newborn's body after a difficult birth helps prevent brain damage. Researchers will track babies treated with this cooling therapy and use brain imaging to see how well it works.
Ha Nội, HanoiAges birth–6 hours
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for encephalopathy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 113 recruiting encephalopathy studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a encephalopathy trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a encephalopathy trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.