Overview A Pilot Study of the Use of Rituximab in the Treatment of Chronic Focal Encephalitis Status: Completed Trial end date: 2008-12-01 Target enrollment: Participant gender: Summary The purpose of this study is to assess the safety, tolerability and effectiveness of rituximab in the treatment of chronic focal encephalitis. Phase: Phase 1 Details Lead Sponsor: California Pacific Medical Center Research InstituteCollaborator: Genentech, Inc.Treatments: Rituximab