Subacute thyroiditis
MONDO:0006982Self-limited inflammation of the thyroid gland characterized by the presence of multinucleated giant cells. Patients present with neck pain, often associated with fever and dysphagia. The clinical course includes an initial phase of hyperthyroidism, followed by a phase of hypothyroidism, and eventually a return to normal thyroid function.
Also known as: De Quervain thyroiditis, De Quervain's thyroiditis, DeQuervain thyroiditis, Subacute granulomatous thyroiditis, Subacute thyroiditis, de Quervain's thyroiditis, giant-cell thyroiditis, granulomatous thyroiditis
2 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 2 tagged with Subacute thyroiditis itself.
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Could a common gout drug ease thyroid inflammation?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether low-dose colchicine, a drug used for gout, can reduce inflammation and symptoms in people with autoimmune or subacute thyroiditis. About 300 adults will be randomly assigned to colchicine, corticosteroids, or supportive care. The goal is to see if colchic…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists watch thyroid conditions unfold in 2,500 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up to 2,500 people with thyroid problems like hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, or Graves' disease. Researchers will track how these conditions develop over time using standard medical tests and genetic samples. The goal is to better understand the natural histo…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC