Graves disease
MONDO:0005364Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that leads to overactivity of the thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism).It is caused by an abnormal immune system response that causes the thyroid gland to produce too much thyroid hormones. Graves disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism andoccurs mostoften in women over age 20. However, the disorder may occur at any age and may affect males as well.Treatmentmayinclude radioiodine therapy, antithyroid drugs, and/or thyroid surgery.
Also known as: Graves disease, Basedow disease, Graves' hyperthyroidism, parry disease
88 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 53 tagged with Graves disease itself.
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Two autoimmune conditions, one child: study probes hidden thyroid trouble
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingAutoimmune hepatitis makes a child's immune system attack their liver. Researchers at Assiut University Children's Hospital want to know how many children with this liver condition also develop thyroid disorders such as Hashimoto thyroiditis or Graves' disease. The team will test…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Eye damage in Graves' disease: can early clues predict who is at risk?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at the University of Copenhagen are studying why some people with newly diagnosed Graves' disease develop thyroid eye disease while others do not. The study follows about 430 participants for one year, collecting eye exams, blood and tear samples, and symptom question…
Sponsor: University of Copenhagen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC