Temporal arteritis
MONDO:0008538A large vessel vasculitis predominantly involving the arteries originating from the aortic arch and especially the extracranial branches of the carotid arteries.
Also known as: Giant Cell Arteritis, Horton disease, giant cell arteritis, inflammation of temporal artery, temporal arteritis, temporal artery inflammation, GCA, Horton's arteritis
54 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 52 tagged with Temporal arteritis itself.
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Can we stop this arthritis drug without relapse? new trial aims to find out
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the best way to stop tocilizumab in people with giant cell arteritis, a type of blood vessel inflammation. About 120 participants will either stop the drug suddenly or taper it slowly over time. The goal is to see which approach leads to fewer relapses and all…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Cheaper drug could rival expensive biologic for rare artery disease
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial compares two drugs—methotrexate and tocilizumab—for treating giant cell arteritis, a condition that causes inflammation in large arteries. Both drugs are given alongside a tapering course of prednisone. The goal is to see if methotrexate, a cheaper and easier-t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New imaging methods could transform PMR diagnosis
Diagnosis OngoingThis study explores whether ultrasound and PET/CT scans can more accurately diagnose and monitor polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), a condition causing muscle pain and inflammation. Researchers will follow 98 adults over 50 suspected of having PMR, using imaging at key points during t…
Sponsor: Kresten Krarup Keller • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New tool could predict who will suffer from steroid side effects
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to create a tool that predicts which patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases (like rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, or polymyalgia rheumatica) will develop serious side effects from long-term steroid use. Researchers will collect routine medical data—such a…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC