Your Role in Research
Research studies need volunteers to understand Kawasaki disease. Although participating in a research study may not be possible for all KD patients, current research studies need your help. By enrolling in a study you can help accelerate breakthroughs in Kawasaki disease treatment. To get you started, the Foundation offers a list of active research studies. Please read the information below to see if you qualify, and please consider enrolling in a research study.
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Adult Kawasaki Disease Study (Participants with a history of KD and no history of KD are needed)
The Kawasaki Disease Research Center at the University of California, San Diego, is looking for participants for its Adult Kawasaki Study. This longitudinal study aims to investigate the long-term effects of KD in adults. The information obtained from the health questionnaires could provide valuable insights into the long-term outcomes for KD patients.
Requirements:
– Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
– Must have had Kawasaki Disease in childhood.
– Must never have had Kawasaki Disease.
Participation in the study involves:
– Completing two online health questionnaires.
– Optional blood draw for participants in San Diego, CA.
If you are interested in participating, please email adultkd@health.ucsd.edu.
Kawasaki Disease Genetic Study
The Kawasaki Disease Research Center at the University of California, San Diego is studying the genes of patients with Kawasaki disease and their biologic parents to see how children are genetically predisposed to developing the disease.
Requirements:
– Must have had Kawasaki Disease.
– Biological parents must participate in study.
To learn more about this study and how to participate, email kdgenetics@ucsd.edu.
Atorvastatin Trial
The Kawasaki Disease Research Center at the University of California, San Diego is recruiting patients for a clinical trial to evaluate the treatment of children with acute Kawasaki disease and coronary artery disease with atorvastatin.
Requirements:
– Must have had acute Kawasaki Disease.
– Must have had coronary artery disease.
If you are a parent of a child with Kawasaki disease and would like to learn more about this study, please call the Hospital operator at 858-576-1700 and ask for the Kawasaki disease doctor.
Evaluation of KD diagnostic test
The Kawasaki Disease Research Center at the University of California, San Diego is recruiting patients with acute Kawasaki disease and other rash-fever illnesses that come through the Rady Children’s Hospital San-Diego Emergency Department to evaluate a diagnostic test for Kawasaki disease.
Requirements:
– Must have had acute Kawasaki Disease and other rash-fever illnesses.
– Must be a patient through the Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego Emergency Department.
If you are a parent of a child with Kawasaki disease and would like to learn more about this study, please call the Hospital operator at 858-576-1700 and ask for the Kawasaki disease doctor.
Kate DavilaKDF Board MemberSince my diagnosis 26 years ago, there have been many new KD discoveries, but the cause as well as a tried and true treatment has not been found. In order to make strides in KD research, participants are needed. I personally have volunteered for any Kawasaki Disease study that has been offered that I have been eligible as a way to help further research.