Which drug better protects GCA Patients' hearts? large study investigates

NCT ID NCT07459335

First seen Mar 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 08, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study looked at over 1,600 people with giant cell arteritis (GCA), a condition that causes blood vessel inflammation and raises heart risks. Researchers compared two treatments—tocilizumab and methotrexate—to see which one better prevented heart attacks, strokes, or death. Using French national health data, they found no major difference between the two drugs for these outcomes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • APHP_ Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière

    Paris, 75013, France

  • APHP_ Hôpital Saint-Antoine

    Paris, 75012, France

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