Disease Activity Monitoring in Patients With Giant Cell Arteritis Study
Recruiting
Observational Study
Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 50 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 175 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus · Other
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About This Trial
Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) is a vasculitis of medium- and large-sized arteries in older adults that may lead to serious vascular complications, including permanent vision loss and aortic aneurysm formation. Glucocorticoids are effective, but relapse during tapering is common and poses a major clinical challenge, potentially contributing to prolonged glucocorticoid exposure. Symptoms are often nons…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Clinical GCA diagnosis established/confirmed by a rheumatologist and positive GCA imaging or biopsy at diagnosis \< 3 years.
2. Clinical remission at the time of inclusion, defined as
* Having adhered for ≥ 8 weeks prior to inclusion to either (a) the planned tapering of …
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