GIANT CELL ARTERITIS (GCA)
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New drug upadacitinib under study for rare artery disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how well the drug upadacitinib works for people with giant cell arteritis (GCA) that affects large blood vessels. Researchers will follow 80 adults in France who are already taking the drug as part of their regular care. No extra visits or tests are needed—dat…
Matched conditions: GIANT CELL ARTERITIS (GCA)
Sponsor: Groupe français d'étude des Maladies Inflammatoires de loeil • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:54 UTC
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Could 8 weeks of steroids be enough? new trial aims to cut treatment time for GCA
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether people with giant cell arteritis (GCA) can safely take steroids for only 8 weeks instead of the usual 26 weeks when also using the drug tocilizumab. About 178 participants will be randomly assigned to one of two treatment lengths. The goal is to see if th…
Matched conditions: GIANT CELL ARTERITIS (GCA)
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:09 UTC
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Could a blood vessel drug help tame giant cell arteritis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding bosentan to standard steroid treatment helps people with giant cell arteritis (GCA) stay relapse-free longer and use less steroids. About 40 adults with GCA will receive either bosentan plus steroids or steroids alone for 3 months, then be followed…
Matched conditions: GIANT CELL ARTERITIS (GCA)
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 01, 2026 18:08 UTC
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New scanner could sharpen view of hidden artery inflammation
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new, more sensitive PET/CT scanner (LAFOV) to see if it can detect blood vessel inflammation more clearly in people with large vessel vasculitis. Researchers will compare scans from 18 patients and healthy volunteers to develop a standard imaging protocol. The …
Matched conditions: GIANT CELL ARTERITIS (GCA)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Could arthritis and arteritis be connected? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if there is a connection between two types of inflammatory conditions: one affecting the spine and joints (spondylarthritis) and another affecting blood vessels (giant cell arteritis) or muscles (polymyalgia rheumatica). Researchers will compare 10 adults w…
Matched conditions: GIANT CELL ARTERITIS (GCA)
Sponsor: Hôpital NOVO • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:49 UTC
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New scan could reveal hidden immune cells in blood vessel disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will use a special scan to look for B cells (a type of immune cell) in the blood vessels of 30 people with giant cell arteritis, a serious disease that can cause blindness or stroke. Current treatments rely on steroids, which have harsh side effects. If the scan works,…
Matched conditions: GIANT CELL ARTERITIS (GCA)
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 09, 2026 12:08 UTC