Clinical trials
Encephalopathy clinical trials
Below are recruiting encephalopathy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 112 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06195345Recruiting
Brain oxygen study for children having an MRI
This study looks at oxygen levels in the brains of children and young adults (birth to 18 years) during a standard MRI. The goal is to learn more about how the brain works, and it only adds a few minutes to your child's regular MRI scan.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 1 minute–18 years - NCT06172491Recruiting
Automated tool to measure ICU delirium severity
This study tests a computerized tool that automatically measures how severe delirium (sudden confusion) is for ICU patients. Researchers want to see if it can help monitor and manage delirium better without adding extra work for nurses.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 50 years+ - NCT05851391RecruitingPhase 2
Test drug treatment to stop hard-to-control seizures after cardiac arrest
This Phase 2 trial tests a medication strategy to stop “refractory status epilepticus,” a severe seizure condition that can happen after a cardiac arrest. It may help by reducing ongoing seizure activity after return of circulation in the ICU.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05836610RecruitingPhase 4
Testing hydrocortisone dosing during newborn cooling
This Phase 4 trial studies the best way to give hydrocortisone (a steroid medicine) to newborns who are being cooled for a specific kind of birth-related lack of oxygen. It’s for babies who have low blood pressure during cooling, aiming to improve their stability while they receive standard treatment.
Budapest, Pest CountyAges Up to 3 days - NCT03865771Recruiting
Sleep study to improve memory in children with focal epilepsy
This study looks at how sleep affects memory in children with certain types of age-related focal epilepsy. It compares them to children hospitalized for non-nerve (non-neurologic) reasons to see whether sleep-related brain patterns relate to learning and memory.
NancyAges 6–13 - NCT05673915Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for hard-to-control epilepsy
This trial tests whether noninvasive brain stimulation (using gentle electrical current through the scalp) can reduce seizures in people with epilepsy that has not responded to at least two anti-seizure medicines. If you qualify, you’d also be asked to keep track of seizures in a diary during the study.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 6 years+ - NCT02793999Recruiting
Near-infrared monitoring to guide cooling in newborns
This study tests a special, non-invasive sensor (near-infrared light) to help doctors choose the best cooling treatment for some newborns after brain injury. It may improve how well cooling works and how safely it’s managed in the first week of life.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Up to 2 years - NCT01858285Recruiting
Genetics study for children with epilepsy
This study looks for genetic (inherited DNA) causes of epilepsy in children. It may help your family better understand what could be driving seizures, even if the cause isn’t known yet.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT04621279Recruiting
Cooling treatment study for babies with mild brain injury
This study compares different approaches to “cooling” treatment in newborns with mild hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (mild brain injury from not enough oxygen around birth). The goal is to see which approach works best and is safest for babies like yours.
Dallas, TexasAges 8 months+ - NCT04421846Recruiting
Studying the causes of severe seizures and immune brain swelling
This study looks at what causes severe seizure episodes (“status epilepticus”) and a related immune condition that affects the brain (“dysimmune encephalitis”). The goal is to better understand the disease process, which may guide future care.
ParisAges 2 years+ - NCT04445649Recruiting
Find factors to help people regain consciousness after brain injury
This study looks at what predicts recovery of consciousness after certain serious brain injuries, such as stroke or traumatic brain injury. It may help clinicians better identify which patients are more likely to wake up and guide early rehabilitation and care.
Hessisch OldendorfAges 18–85 - NCT04225975Recruiting
Study brain activity in babies right after birth
This study measures a newborn’s brain activity immediately after delivery. It may help doctors better understand early brain function in healthy full-term babies.
AmiensAges 1 minute–15 minutes - NCT04124029Recruiting
How head injuries affect brain health
This study looks at how mild or moderate head injuries (concussions) may relate to brain conditions like chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and Alzheimer's disease. By comparing people with and without head injuries, researchers hope to learn more about what causes brain changes over time.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 30–90 - NCT02795052Recruiting
Stem cell treatment trial for nerve injury
This study tests whether bone-marrow stem cells can improve nerve function in people with nerve damage that usually doesn’t recover with current care. It also checks whether the treatment is safe and whether people can be followed over time with repeated nerve exams.
Westport, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT02260271Enrolling by invitation
Study for newborns with severe oxygen-related brain injury
This trial is for newborn babies who had an oxygen shortage around birth and now have severe brain injury. It aims to test approaches that may help improve outcomes after this kind of early-life brain damage.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 1 day–3 weeks - NCT02621944RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Melatonin for newborns with brain injury after oxygen problems
This early study tests whether giving melatonin to newborns with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (brain injury from not enough oxygen around birth) can help protect the brain while they are cooled (therapeutic hypothermia). It may be most relevant if your baby shows early brain-injury signs and meets specific blood test and birth-history timing criteria.
Gainesville, FloridaAges Up to 6 hours
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for encephalopathy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 112 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.
Related conditions
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.