Clinical Trials from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Studies available for: Neurology

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Study Information:

Study Title:Aseptic Meningoencephalitis in Adults

Study Location:Houston, TX

Facility Name:Memorial Hermann Hospital

Study Description:Observational study evaluating adults with community-acquired meningitis or encephalitis that present to the Emergency Room at Memorial Hermann Hospital. As part of the study patients will be undergoing an extensive serological and molecular work up for their episode and will undergo neuropsychological testing.

HSC Number:HSC-MS-08-0417

Funding Agency/Source:National Institutes of Health

Subject Information:

Subject Age Range:Age >17 years

Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria:Inclusion criteria: Community-acquired meningitis or encephalitis with negative Gram stain Exclusion criteria: Indwelling ventriculoperitoneal shunts

Study Coordinator(s) Information:

Name:Monika Ruscheinsky

E-mail:monika.ruscheinsky@uth.tmc.edu

Phone Number:713-704-0825

Principal Investigator Information:

Name:Rodrigo Hasbun,MD MPH