New combo therapy aims to shield Kids' hearts from kawasaki damage

NCT ID NCT04747847

First seen Feb 27, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This early-phase study tested a combination of atorvastatin and anakinra in 5 children with Kawasaki disease who had coronary artery abnormalities. The goal was to see if these drugs could safely reduce artery inflammation and prevent long-term heart damage. The study focused on safety and tolerability, not on curing the disease.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of California San Diego

    San Diego, California, 92093, United States

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