Clinical trials
Meningitis clinical trials
Below are recruiting meningitis clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 64 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07027475Recruiting
Acute treatment and long-term monitoring for adults with meningitis
This study looks at the best way to treat meningitis in adults right away and then checks how people recover over time. It aims to improve care and recovery for patients.
Fortaleza, CearáAges 18 years+ - NCT07432113Recruiting
Predicting meningitis and encephalitis causes from spinal fluid
This trial tests a method to quickly identify the cause of meningitis or encephalitis by looking at your symptoms and spinal fluid results. It may help doctors choose the right treatment faster.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 18 years+ - NCT03418441Recruiting
Study infections of the brain and spinal fluid in Denmark
This trial focuses on people in Denmark who may have an infection in the brain or the fluid around the brain and spinal cord. Researchers aim to collect and compare diagnostic results for different infection types (viral meningitis, bacterial meningitis, encephalitis, and others) to help confirm the cause and guide care.
AalborgAges 18 years+ - NCT07062445Recruiting
Tracking treatment and outcomes for children with meningitis
This study follows children with meningitis to see how well treatments work and what happens in the long run. If your child has a fever and signs of meningitis (like a stiff neck, headache, or rash), they may be able to join.
São Paulo, São PauloAges Up to 17 years - NCT07227779RecruitingPhase 2
B-PaLMZ for TB meningitis in people with HIV
This trial tests a combination of TB medicines (B-PaLMZ) for people with HIV who have their first episode of TB meningitis. It aims to find a better treatment option.
KampalaAges 18 years+ - NCT05496673Recruiting
Testing and preventing meningitis in rural Northern Uganda
This study helps doctors find meningitis (and rule it out) and improve screening and prevention in rural clinics. You might be included if you come to the clinic with symptoms that could be meningitis, or if you have HIV and are receiving care there.
LiraAges Any age - NCT07549893Recruiting
Coagulation of Middle Meningeal Artery During Brain Bleed Surgery
This trial tests a new technique during surgery for chronic subdural haematoma (bleeding between the brain and skull) where doctors use heat or special tools to seal a blood vessel (the middle meningeal artery) to help prevent the bleed from returning. The goal is to see if this addition to standard surgery is safe and feasible.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT07385638RecruitingPhase 2
Olorofim for early Valley fever meningitis
This trial tests a new drug called olorofim for people recently diagnosed with coccidioidomycosis (Valley fever) meningitis, a serious fungal infection of the brain lining. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective as an early treatment.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06666322RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Treating cryptococcal meningitis in people with HIV
This trial is testing new treatments for cryptococcal meningitis, a serious brain infection, in people living with HIV. It aims to find the best way to treat this infection with fewer side effects.
KampalaAges 18 years+ - NCT04145258RecruitingPhase 3
Stronger TB treatment for meningitis to reduce deaths
This trial tests if giving a stronger combination of TB drugs for meningitis can save more lives. It's for patients who have been diagnosed with tuberculosis meningitis and have not yet started more than 5 days of TB treatment.
AbidjanAges 15 years+ - NCT04511572Recruiting
Middle artery embolization for chronic brain bleeding
This study tests a procedure called middle meningeal artery embolization for people with a confirmed chronic subdural hematoma (a long-lasting bleed near the brain). It may help by reducing the blood supply to the area and improving symptoms after symptoms start or worsen.
AmsterdamAges 50–90 - NCT04664569Recruiting
Study of treatments for bacterial meningitis in children
This study enrolls children and newborns with suspected or confirmed bacterial meningitis. The goal is to understand and improve care for serious infections that affect the lining around the brain.
CréteilAges 1 day–18 years - NCT04923984Recruiting
Procedure to stop bleeding in a brain bleed using a small plug
This trial looks at a minimally invasive procedure that may stop bleeding in the space between the brain and its outer covering (a subdural hematoma). It’s being offered to people being evaluated in Canada, and the main goals are to see if the approach is safe and practical for routine use.
Winnipeg MB, ManitobaAges 18 years+ - NCT05267184Recruiting
Embolization versus surgery for long-term brain blood collections
This trial compares two ways to treat a chronic subdural hematoma (a long-lasting bleed between the brain and its covering): blocking a specific artery versus standard surgery to remove the blood. It may help you and your care team choose the safer and more effective option for your situation.
GothenburgAges 18–89 - NCT05383742RecruitingPhase 2
Compare 6- vs 9-month treatment for tuberculous meningitis
This Phase 2 study tests whether a shorter, stronger 6-month set of medicines works as well as the usual 9-month regimen for tuberculous meningitis (TB infection in the covering of the brain/spinal cord). The goal is to improve outcomes while reducing treatment time and exposure.
Porto AlegreAges 15 years+ - NCT05590455RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a TNF-blocking drug to reduce death in HIV and TB meningitis
This Phase 2 trial studies whether a TNF-blocking medicine can lower the risk of death in people with HIV who also have TB meningitis. You would receive standard TB meningitis treatment plus the study drug, if you meet the criteria.
Rio de JaneiroAges 18 years+ - NCT05990556Recruiting
Blocking blood supply to glioblastoma: safety and benefit
This study tests whether blocking the blood supply to a brain tumor (glioblastoma) can help treat it safely. It is for people who have just been diagnosed and have not had any treatment yet.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT06446245RecruitingPhase 2
Doxycycline for brain tuberculosis
This trial tests whether adding the antibiotic doxycycline to standard treatment can improve recovery in patients with tuberculosis of the brain (TB meningitis). It may help reduce brain swelling and damage.
Medan, MedanAges 21 years+ - NCT06772740Recruiting
Middle meningeal artery embolization for chronic subdural hematoma
This trial tests a procedure called middle meningeal artery embolization, which aims to stop the bleeding and reduce the fluid buildup from a chronic subdural hematoma. It may be an option for patients who have a hematoma at least 10mm thick and one or more risk factors such as older age, blood thinners, diabetes, or certain scan features.
Nishinomiya, HyōgoAges 18 years+ - NCT07223008Recruiting
Bilateral artery embolization for chronic migraine
This trial tests a procedure called bilateral middle meningeal artery embolization to see if it reduces chronic migraine symptoms in people who haven't found relief from other treatments. It's for those with frequent, disabling migraines that affect both sides of the head.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–80 - NCT07682155Recruiting
Study of Brain Cleaning System in Organ Donors
This study looks at the brain's natural cleaning system in people who have just passed away and are registered as organ donors. It aims to understand how this system works, which could one day help with brain diseases.
Badalona, BarcelonaAges Any age - NCT07361705RecruitingPhase 1
Zorifertinib and osimertinib for lung cancer that spread to the brain lining
This trial tests a new drug, zorifertinib, combined with osimertinib for people whose lung cancer has spread to the lining of the brain (meninges) and continued to grow despite osimertinib treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can better control the brain spread.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT01793168Recruiting
Rare disease registry and history study
This study keeps a registry (a structured list) of people with rare diseases and may also track how the condition changes over time. It can help researchers better understand rare illnesses and find gaps in care, which may improve future treatments.
Sioux Falls, South DakotaAges Any age - NCT07186881Enrolling by invitation
Better diagnosis for unexplained brain infections
This study looks for new ways to find the cause of lymphocytic meningitis or meningoencephalitis (inflammation of the brain or its lining) when standard tests don't give an answer. It may help people who have been hospitalized with these conditions and whose spinal fluid tests were unclear or not done.
Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, LorraineAges Any age
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for meningitis?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 64 recruiting meningitis 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 meningitis 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 meningitis 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.