Research

Published Research

• PubMed is a free resource that is developed and maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), at the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM), located at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). PubMed comprises over 20 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books... more info
• Cochrane Reviews are internationally recognized as the highest standard in evidence-based health care. Cochrane Reviews are systematic reviews of primary research in human health care and health policy. They investigate the effects of interventions (literally meaning to intervene to modify an outcome) for prevention, treatment and rehabilitation... more info

Current Research

Support CMV research by getting involved in a clinical trial at one of the many ongoing research projects at institutions around the country.

NEW - Cytogam IVIG Trial to Prevent Congenital Cytomegalovirus

The purpose of this research study is to determine whether treating pregnant women who have a primary CMV infection with CMV antibodies will reduce the number of babies infected with CMV. The research study is funded by the National Institutes of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). Fourteen medical centers across the country are participating in this research study. In all, 800 pregnant women who are identified with a primary CMV infection will be enrolled in this research study. The children of these women will be evaluated and tested at one and two years of age... more info

National Cytomegalovirus Registry for Pregnant Women

The purpose of National Cytomegalovirus Registry for Pregnant Women is to develop a database of nearly all pregnant women in the U.S. who develop a congenital infection during pregnancy. This database will establish the true frequency of this infection nationally, determine the interventions used, monitor the outcomes of live born infants with a congenital CMV infection and provide a specimen repository for investigators. Patient management consultation will be available, if requested by obstetricians... more info

National Congenital CMV Disease Registry

National Congenital CMV Disease Registry is a research program working to learn more about children born with symptoms of congenital CMV disease. This national surveillance program tracks trends over time, identifies risk groups, and lays groundwork for evaluation of future intervention programs. Aside from research, the National Congenital CMV Disease Registry provides an outreach program consisting of this web site, written educational material, and an annual newsletter, CMV Updates for the purpose of educating health care professionals, families, and all others interested in learning more about congenital CMV disease... more info

Baylor College of Medicine CMV Vaccine Study

This study is evaluating a new CMV vaccine that may be used to prevent CMV infection in teenage girls. The first step is to have a simple blood test to screen your blood for the presence of CMV antibodies. This test will determine if you have ever had CMV, and will determine if you can go on to the next step of the study. The second step of the study is the actual testing of the CMV vaccine. If you are eligible, then the second study will be explained to you in detail, and you will be offered the opportunity to be part of a very important clinical trial that brings us closer to a safe and effective CMV vaccine and prevention of congenital CMV disease... more info