Natural History Study of Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML)

Recruiting Observational Study
Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
2 – 120
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
700 (estimated)
Sponsor
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) · NIH
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About This Trial
Background: \- Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a severe viral infection of the brain. It is caused by JC virus. Many people have this virus in their bodies all their life, but it is usually kept in check by their immune system. If the immune system does not work right because of a disease or medication, the virus becomes active and can damage cells in the brain. Not much is kn…
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Eligibility Criteria
* PML Patients INCLUSION CRITERIA: 1. Suspected or confirmed PML 2. MRI compatible with PML 3. Able to participate in the studies and follow-up required by the protocol 4. At least 2 years old EXCLUSION CRITERIA: 1. Significant condition, which in the judgment of the principal investigator, woul…
Contacts

Mauricio A Campillay

(301) 496-3825

mauricio.campillay@nih.gov

CONTACT

Irene CM Cortese, M.D.

(301) 496-1801

corteseir@ninds.nih.gov

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