Streptococcal sore throat
MONDO:0021783Inflammation of the throat due to Streptococcus pyogenes.
Also known as: strep throat, streptococcal pharyngitis, Septic sore throat, Strep throat, Strept throat, Streptococcal Pharyngitis, Streptococcal angina, Streptococcal pharyngitis
50 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 8 tagged with Streptococcal sore throat itself.
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No more throat swabs? saliva test for strep throat shows promise
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a rapid molecular test using saliva can accurately diagnose strep throat in children aged 3-15. Researchers compared the saliva test to standard throat swab methods in 800 children visiting primary care. If accurate, this could replace uncomfortable thro…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:51 UTC
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Probiotic pill may stop recurrent strep throat in children
Prevention CompletedThis study tests whether a specially designed probiotic, Streptococcus salivarius eK12, can prevent repeated strep throat infections in children aged 3 to 10. The probiotic is given as a daily supplement and aims to crowd out the harmful bacteria without antibiotics. Researchers …
Sponsor: Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists deliberately give volunteers strep throat to speed up vaccine development
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed early-phase study tested a new way to study Strep A bacteria, which causes strep throat and can lead to serious heart disease. Researchers safely exposed 40 healthy adults aged 18-40 to a specific strain of Strep A under controlled conditions. The goal was to see h…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Murdoch Childrens Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC