Acute pharyngitis
MONDO:0020600An acute and painful inflammatory process that affects the pharynx. It is usually caused by viruses and less often bacteria. Signs and symptoms include discomfort on swallowing, low-grade fever, headache, and earache.
Also known as: acute pharyngitis, pharyngitis, acute
22 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New devices aim to soothe sore throats without drugs
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test four medical devices (HMG, PHN, PHR, TUR) in 160 adults with sore throat from acute pharyngitis or viral tonsillitis. The goal is to see if they are safe and help reduce symptoms like pain when swallowing. Participants will use the device for up to 7 days and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Cartoons and stories soothe Kids' fear during breathing treatments
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether watching cartoons or listening to breath-synchronized interactive stories can help children aged 6-9 feel less afraid and more comfortable while using a nebulizer for breathing medication. About 96 children with respiratory conditions will be randomly …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mersin University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Cold therapy could take the ouch out of blood tests
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if applying cold (cryotherapy) to the wrist before a blood draw from the artery can reduce pain. It involves 258 adults with chronic respiratory diseases who need this test. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way to make the procedure less painful.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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30,000 blood samples could revolutionize rapid disease testing
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect blood samples from 30,000 adults in the UK with various health conditions, including blood clots, infections, heart disease, diabetes, and more. The samples will be used to develop and fine-tune new diagnostic tests for the cobas® lumira device, which allo…
Sponsor: LumiraDx UK Limited • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC