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Lyme disease (named after the towns in the USA where the disease was first identified) is a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi.
Biomarker and diagnostic research for Lyme disease has been reported in the published literature.
Estimated prevalence: Unknown (Unknown prevalence).
36 clinical trials registered, 19 recruiting. Interventions under study include other interventions, medical devices, drug therapy, and biologic therapy. Pipeline includes 3 PHASE4, 3 PHASE3, 3 PHASE2. Research is sponsored by a mix of industry and academic institutions.
NCT ID | Title | Phase | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
[NCT06611111](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06611111) |
Data assembled from 4 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 19, 2026, 11:53 AM UTC
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European rare disease database
Ceftriaxone Pulse Dose for Post-Treatment Lyme Disease |
EARLY_PHASE1 |
State University of New York - Upstate Medical University |
RECRUITING |
[NCT06915324](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06915324) | Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Post Treatment Lyme Disease | NA | Columbia University | RECRUITING |
[NCT00028080](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT00028080) | Evaluation, Treatment, and Follow-up of Patients With Lyme Disease | — | National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) | RECRUITING |
[NCT06026969](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06026969) | Pregnancy and Early Neurodevelopmental Outcomes Following In Utero Lyme Disease Exposure | — | Children's National Research Institute | RECRUITING |
[NCT00001539](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT00001539) | A Comprehensive Clinical, Microbiological and Immunological Assessment of Patients With Suspected Post Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome and Selected Control Populations | — | National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) | RECRUITING |
410 publications have been identified in PubMed for Lyme disease. Kisho has analyzed 311 by research type. Research spans Epidemiology / Natural History (29%), Basic Science / Preclinical (24%), and Review / Meta-Analysis (19%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Disease patterns and progression | 89 | 29% |
Laboratory research | 75 | 24% |
Research summaries | 60 | 19% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 26 | 8% |
Patient case studies | 26 | 8% |
Clinical study results | 18 | 6% |
New treatment approaches | 14 | 5% |
Other research | 3 | 1% |
Zbrzeżniak JM (2026). [PMID: 41979588](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41979588/). *Przegl Epidemiol*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Waldeck M (2026). [PMID: 40772862](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40772862/). *Infect Dis (Lond)*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Donta ST (2026). [PMID: 40931840](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40931840/). *Clin Pediatr (Phila)*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Samuels DS (2026). [PMID: 41480807](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41480807/). *Mol Microbiol*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Horn EJ (2026). [PMID: 42012197](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42012197/). *J Clin Microbiol*. [Diagnostic / Biomarker]
Rebman AW (2026). [PMID: 41653328](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41653328/). *Clin Exp Med*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Walsh ME (2026). [PMID: 42105311](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42105311/). *Crit Rev Clin Lab Sci*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
McDermott M (2026). [PMID: 42075720](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42075720/). *Pathogens*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Zindrili R (2026). [PMID: 41687259](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41687259/). *Ticks Tick Borne Dis*. [Clinical Trial Publication]
Biernacki M (2026). [PMID: 41764219](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41764219/). *Sci Rep*. [Diagnostic / Biomarker]
AI-curated news mentioning Lyme disease
Updated Mar 23, 2026
Pfizer and Valneva plan to seek approval for their Lyme disease vaccine, reporting 'clinically meaningful' efficacy despite not meeting the primary study objective due to a lower-than-expected infection rate. This move highlights their commitment to addressing Lyme disease amidst mixed trial results.
Pfizer remains confident in its Lyme disease vaccine developed with Valneva, despite missing a primary endpoint in Phase 3 trials. The vaccine demonstrated over 73% efficacy against Lyme disease, indicating potential for future development.
En Carta Diagnostics' EC Pocket Lyme test has received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation, aiming to improve diagnosis for the approximately 476,000 new Lyme disease cases reported annually in the US. This designation may expedite the test's development and review process.
Clinical trials for new Lyme disease vaccines are currently underway, but no vaccine is available yet. This highlights ongoing efforts to address Lyme disease prevention amid rising cases.
The Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act (HR 4981) has been referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Committee on Energy and Commerce for further consideration. This bill aims to address issues related to Lyme disease, although specific provisions are yet to be determined.