Lymphadenitis

This study looked at whether adding a steroid called prednisolone to the usual treatment (immunoglobulin and aspirin) could reduce heart artery damage in children with Kawasaki disease. Over 3,200 children took part. The goal was to see if the combination therapy lowers the chanc…

This study tested whether injecting the antibiotic gentamicin directly into swollen lymph nodes helps people with cat scratch disease recover faster. 75 participants received either the injection or a placebo, along with standard oral antibiotics. The goal was to see if the injec…

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 future heart problems. The study focused on s…

This study tested a drug called TA-650 in 31 children with Kawasaki disease whose fever did not go away after standard IVIG treatment. The goal was to see if TA-650 could bring down the fever faster and prevent damage to heart arteries compared to another immunoglobulin treatment…

This trial tests whether sucking lemon candy and using honey mouthwash can reduce salivary gland damage caused by radioiodine therapy for thyroid cancer. About 120 adults who have had their thyroid removed and are about to receive radioiodine will be randomly assigned to the cand…

This study looked at the heart health of 61 children who had Kawasaki disease 5 years earlier and were treated with IVIG. Researchers compared them to healthy children using blood tests, blood pressure, artery stiffness, and heart imaging. The goal was to find early signs of hear…

This completed study looked at 289 children to understand what factors increase the risk of serious complications from pharyngitis (sore throat), such as abscesses or severe neck infections. Researchers compared children hospitalized for these complications with those who had pha…