Multicenter and Prospective Clinical Registry Study of Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Encepha… (NCT02559089) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Multicenter and Prospective Clinical Registry Study of Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Encephalitis in China
400 participantsStarted 2015-05
Plain-language summary
Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis is the most common curable non-infectious autoimmune encephalitis，but because of the lack of recognition in the clinic, usually been misdiagnosed as other causes of encephalitis. Therefore, it is urgent to establish a database of anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis in Chinese population. The multi-center, prospective clinical trial of anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis in China's , combined with Beijing Xuanwu hospital, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Beijing Children's Hospital and other hospitals around the country, by screening the NMDA receptor antibody and summarizing the cases analysis, in order to provide evidence for clinical diagnosis and treatment of anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Months
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Older than 6 months.
. Encephalopathy symptoms (change of mental state and consciousness level) persist for more than 24 hours;
. At least one or more clinical features of the followings: fever, epilepsy, focal neurological deficiency symptoms, changes in CSF(cerebrospinal fluid inflammatory), changes in EEG (electroencephalogram), radiographic abnormalities;
. Clinical suspected encephalitis, but conventional detected methods cannot make etiology clear.
. Signed informed consent
Exclusion criteria
. Infants less than 6 months;
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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. Infectious encephalitis with clear pathogen clinically, referring the specific pathogenic microorganisms, including: bacteria, virus, fungus, parasite, spirochete and so on;
. Non-infectious encephalitis with clear diagnosis clinically, including: multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optic, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis and so on.