Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Long-term effects of NMDAR encephalitis

Official title: Social and Psychological Long-term Impact of NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Level 3

Run by Hospices Civils de Lyon · NCT07158229 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This project will use online questionnaires to see if adults who had anti-NMDAR encephalitis experience lasting social, cognitive, or psychological problems.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorHospices Civils de Lyon
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Bron)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 21, 2025
Main results expectedNovember 21, 2026
Study endsNovember 21, 2026
Registry record updatedFebruary 17, 2026
Trial IDNCT07158229 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults (18 or older) with confirmed NMDAR encephalitis who are not under guardianship, are affiliated to a social security system, and can access the internet and a computer are ideal candidates.

Probably not a fit

People without NMDAR encephalitis, those under guardianship or curatorship, or those with neurological disorders predating the encephalitis are excluded and unlikely to benefit from this project.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study collects patient-reported data using questionnaires to characterize long-term social and psychological outcomes after anti-NMDAR encephalitis. Adult patients (≥18) with confirmed NMDAR encephalitis who have internet access and are affiliated to a social security system are invited to participate. The study is coordinated by Hospices Civils de Lyon with collaboration from Charité University in Berlin and is conducted primarily via remote questionnaires. The goal is to fill gaps in knowledge about how the disease affects daily functioning and psychosocial well-being after the acute phase.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the results could identify lasting social and psychological needs and inform rehabilitation, support services, and follow-up care for survivors.

How similar studies have gone: A few cohort studies have reported persistent cognitive impairment after NMDAR encephalitis, but long-term psychosocial outcomes are still relatively untested and this project is addressing a novel evidence gap.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with NMDAR encephalitis
* Age ≥ 18 years old
* Patient affiliated to a social security system
* No opposition from the patient
* Access to an internet connection and a computer

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients whithout NMDAR encephalitis
* Patient under guardianship or curatorship
* Patient with neurological disorders pre-existing encephalitis

Where it's running

  • Centre de référence des syndromes neurologies paranéoplasiques et encéphalites auto-immunes - Hôpital neurologiques Pierre WERTHEIMER - Groupement hospitalier Est - Hospices civiles de Lyon
    Bron, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.