Ultrasound clues may forecast Flare-Ups in blood vessel disease

NCT ID NCT06894602

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether ultrasound scans of the temporal and axillary arteries can help predict relapses in people with giant cell arteritis, a disease that causes inflamed blood vessels. Researchers will follow 100 patients to see if certain ultrasound findings are linked to future flare-ups. The goal is to improve how doctors monitor the disease and decide on treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors predict relapses in giant cell arteritis patients using ultrasound, leading to better monitoring and treatment adjustments.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. It does not test a new treatment, so it won't directly change therapy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Giant Cell Arteritis temporal arteritis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

GIANT CELL ARTERITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ch Quimper
RECRUITING

Quimper, 29107, France
Chu Brest
RECRUITING

Brest, 29200, France

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