Early brain recovery in children with encephalitis
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how children's brains recover after encephalitis (an infection or inflammation of the brain). Researchers will check children's neurological function during and after the illness to see what early signs might predict long-term recovery.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 1 month and 12 years old.
- Your child must have encephalitis (brain inflammation) that is confirmed or suspected by a doctor.
- A parent or legal guardian must sign a consent form.
- Your child cannot have had severe brain-related disability before this illness (like severe cerebral palsy or developmental delay).
- The encephalitis cannot be due to a head injury, malaria, a known metabolic disorder, or a neurodegenerative disease.
- Your child must be able to have a follow-up exam to check their brain and nervous system function.
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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