Rheumatic fever
MONDO:0017767A post-bacterial multisystem inflammatory disease occurring as a post-infectious, nonsuppurative sequela of untreated streptococcus pyogenes (Group A streptococcus [GAS]) pharyngitis, and mainly occurs in individuals aged 5 to 15 years. The most common presenting signs are fever, migratory polyarthritis and carditis.
Also known as: ARF, acute rheumatic fever, inflammatory rheumatism
51 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 16 tagged with Rheumatic fever itself.
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Simple hand moves may ease arthritis pain and boost grip
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two hand therapy approaches—task-oriented training (like practicing daily activities) and Mulligan mobilization (a pain-free joint glide)—in 54 adults with rheumatoid arthritis. The goal was to see if these treatments could improve hand strength, function, and q…
Sponsor: Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Pandemic stress hits hard for arthritis patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing impacted the mental health of 259 adults with chronic inflammatory rheumatism (like rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis). Researchers used questionnaires to measure stress, depression, anxie…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC