New scan could reveal hidden immune cells in blood vessel disease
NCT ID NCT07269938
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This 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, it could lead to trials of targeted B-cell therapies as safer alternatives.
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University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh, EH16 4TJ, United Kingdom
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