New study aims to predict Flare-Ups in blood vessel disease
NCT ID NCT07552636
First seen Apr 30, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at better ways to monitor giant cell arteritis, a disease that causes inflammation in blood vessels and can lead to vision loss or aneurysms. Researchers will use ultrasound scans, patient questionnaires, and blood samples in 175 patients whose disease is currently quiet. The goal is to see if these tools can predict when a relapse might happen, helping doctors adjust treatment sooner and reduce the need for long-term steroids.
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Aalborg University Hospital, Department of Rheumatology
Aalborg, 9000, Denmark
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Aarhus University Hospital, Department of Rheumatology
Aarhus, 8200, Denmark
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Hospitalsenhed Midt, Medicinsk Diagnostisk Center
Silkeborg, 8600, Denmark
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Regional Hospital Horsens, Department of Medicine
Horsens, 8700, Denmark
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Rigshospitalet Glostrup, Center for Rheumatology and Spine Diseases Rigshospitalet
Glostrup Municipality, 2600, Denmark
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Svendborg Hospital, Department of Medicine
Svendborg, 5700, Denmark
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Vejle Hospital, Department of Medicine
Vejle, 7100, Denmark
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