Finding markers of relapsing nerve inflammation in children
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This study looks at children who have had a first attack of nerve inflammation (like ADEM, vision loss, or spinal cord issues) to find markers in the blood that might show if it will come back. It tests blood and cells to better understand the immune response.
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Who can take part
- Child must be between 1 and 18 years old.
- They must have had a first attack of nerve inflammation (ADEM, optic neuritis, or myelitis).
- Blood tests and MRI scans must be available from the time of the first attack.
- No immune-suppressing treatments in the 6 months before the first attack.
- No high-dose steroids or IV treatments in the 3 months before the first attack.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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