Studies of the Natural History, Pathogenesis, and Outcome of Idiopathic Systemic Vasculitis
Recruiting
Observational Study
Takayasu's Arteritis
Giant Cell Arteritis
Polyarteritis Nodosa
Relapsing Polychondritis
ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 3 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 4,000 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) · NIH
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About This Trial
Background:
\- Vasculitis is a group of diseases that inflame and damage blood vessels and tissue. It can cause many medical problems. Few tests can diagnose the disease, and none can reliably predict a relapse. Researchers want to study people's genes and follow people over time to see how the disease affects them.
Objective:
\- To learn the signs, symptoms, imaging tests, genetic markers, and…
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Eligibility Criteria
* INCLUSION CRITERIA SUBJECTS WITH VASCULITIS:
Subjects with known or suspected diagnosis of idiopathic systemic vasculitis will be evaluated either at the outpatient or inpatient unit of the Clinical Center as indicated.
* Subjects who fulfill modified versions of the 1990 American College of Rhe…
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