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New IV treatment explored for painful inflammatory conditions
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at how an intravenous (IV) form of secukinumab is processed by the body and whether it is safe for adults with giant cell arteritis (GCA) or polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). These conditions cause inflammation in blood vessels or muscles, leading to pain and stiffn…
Matched conditions: GIANT CELL ARTERITIS
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:06 UTC
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New hope for GCA patients: drug may keep disease in remission
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called secukinumab in 151 adults aged 50+ with newly diagnosed giant cell arteritis (GCA), a condition causing inflamed blood vessels. Participants were in remission and received either the drug or a placebo, along with a standard steroid taper. The goal …
Matched conditions: GIANT CELL ARTERITIS
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:05 UTC
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New scanner could spot artery disease faster, prevent blindness
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new digital PET/CT scan to see if it can accurately diagnose giant cell arteritis, a condition where arteries become inflamed and can lead to blindness. 92 adults with suspected giant cell arteritis received both a digital PET/CT scan and an ultrasound. The go…
Matched conditions: GIANT CELL ARTERITIS
Sponsor: Jewish General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:05 UTC
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New scan may replace needle biopsy for artery disease diagnosis
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a PET/CT scan of the head arteries can accurately diagnose giant cell arteritis, a condition that causes inflamed blood vessels. Researchers compared the scan results to those from ultrasound and MRI in 70 patients suspected of having the disease. The go…
Matched conditions: GIANT CELL ARTERITIS
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 11, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Could a tiny dose of an alcohol addiction drug ease vasculitis symptoms?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a low dose of naltrexone, a drug normally used for alcohol dependence, can improve physical health and quality of life in people with vasculitis (a group of rare blood vessel diseases). Sixty adults with different types of vasculitis took either the low …
Matched conditions: GIANT CELL ARTERITIS
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 02, 2026 11:57 UTC
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New study links common arthritis treatments to diabetes risk
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis observational study followed 198 adults aged 50–85 with giant cell arteritis or polymyalgia rheumatica to understand how common treatments (glucocorticoids and interleukin-6 inhibitors) affect diabetes risk. Researchers tracked blood sugar levels and other markers over time.…
Matched conditions: GIANT CELL ARTERITIS
Sponsor: Salome Kristensen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:02 UTC