GIANT CELL ARTERITIS (GCA)
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New drug study aims to tame rare blood vessel disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how well the drug upadacitinib works and how safe it is for people with giant cell arteritis (GCA) that affects large blood vessels. About 80 adults with active GCA will be followed during their usual care, with no extra visits or tests. Researchers will track…
Matched conditions: GIANT CELL ARTERITIS (GCA)
Sponsor: Groupe français d'étude des Maladies Inflammatoires de loeil • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:41 UTC
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Rare arthritis link under investigation
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if people with a type of spinal arthritis (sacroiliitis or axial spondylarthritis) also have giant cell arteritis or polymyalgia rheumatica, two conditions that cause inflammation in blood vessels or muscles. Researchers will compare 10 patients who have bo…
Matched conditions: GIANT CELL ARTERITIS (GCA)
Sponsor: Hôpital NOVO • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:42 UTC
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New scan could reveal hidden immune cells in blood vessel disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study uses a special scan to look for B cells (a type of immune cell) in the blood vessels of people with giant cell arteritis (GCA), a serious condition that can cause blindness or stroke. Current treatments rely on steroids, which have harsh side effects. By seeing if B ce…
Matched conditions: GIANT CELL ARTERITIS (GCA)
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New scan method could prevent unnecessary treatments for vision loss
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to better distinguish between two conditions that cause sudden vision loss: giant cell arteritis (GCA) and NAION. Researchers will use advanced PET/MRI and OCT scans to look for signs of inflammation in the eye's blood vessels and subtle retinal changes. By enroll…
Matched conditions: GIANT CELL ARTERITIS (GCA)
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:19 UTC