AI tool aims to speed up kawasaki disease diagnosis in kids

NCT ID NCT07291245

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: University of California, San Diego Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing a computer tool called Kawasaki MATCH that helps doctors decide if a child with fever has Kawasaki Disease. The tool uses patient age, lab results, and symptoms to give a risk score. Researchers want to see if using this tool leads to faster treatment. About 200 children with fever and possible Kawasaki symptoms will take part.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Kawasaki MATCH clinical decision support tool
What this could lead to: If successful, this tool could help doctors diagnose Kawasaki Disease earlier, leading to faster treatment and potentially fewer complications.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small study (200 participants) testing a decision-support tool, not a treatment. The tool may not improve diagnosis times in real-world settings, and results may not apply to all hospitals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Kawasaki disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

KAWASAKI DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego
RECRUITING

San Diego, California, 92071, United States

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