New imaging methods aim to pinpoint painful muscle disease

NCT ID NCT04519580

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study explores whether ultrasound and PET/CT scans can more accurately diagnose and track polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), a condition causing muscle pain and stiffness. Researchers will follow 98 adults over age 50 suspected of having PMR, using imaging at key points during steroid treatment. The goal is to reduce reliance on guesswork and steroids, which have side effects, by finding better ways to confirm the diagnosis.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Rheumatology, Aarhus University Hospital

    Aarhus, 8200, Denmark

  • Department of Rheumatology, Horsens Regional Hospital

    Horsens, 8700, Denmark

  • Diagnostic Centre, Silkeborg Regional Hospital

    Silkeborg, 8600, Denmark

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