Kawasaki disease
MONDO:0012727A rare inflammatory disease characterized by an acute febrile, systemic, self-limiting, medium-vessel vasculitis primarily affecting children. It often causes acute coronary arteritis which is associated with coronary arterial aneurysms (CAA) that may be life threatening when untreated.
Also known as: Kawasaki syndrome, acute febrile mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, acute febrile mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome [MCLS], infantile polyarteritis nodosa, mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome
17 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 15 tagged with Kawasaki disease itself.
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New drug combo aims to shield Children's hearts from kawasaki disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a drug called firsekibart to the standard treatment (IVIG and aspirin) can better prevent coronary artery damage in children with Kawasaki disease. Kawasaki disease causes inflammation in blood vessels, especially those supplying the heart, and can…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI reads chest X-Rays to catch kawasaki disease earlier in kids
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether an artificial intelligence system can spot signs of Kawasaki disease in children's chest X-rays earlier than standard methods. Researchers will analyze data from 20,000 children to see if the AI can predict the best time for treatment and reduce heart…
Sponsor: Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Can better sleep ease pain in teens with rheumatic disease?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether a self-guided web program called 'Better Nights, Better Days for Youth' can improve sleep and reduce pain in teenagers with rheumatic diseases like arthritis and lupus. Teens aged 12-18 with sleep problems will track their sleep and pain daily, then us…
Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to uncover hidden danger in kawasaki disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will observe 150 children with Kawasaki disease to learn more about a rare but serious complication called Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS). Researchers will collect data on symptoms, lab results, and treatments across multiple European hospitals. The goal is to be…
Sponsor: Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC