New study links common arthritis treatments to diabetes risk
NCT ID NCT06011512
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This observational study followed 198 adults aged 50–85 with giant cell arteritis or polymyalgia rheumatica to understand how common treatments (glucocorticoids and interleukin-6 inhibitors) affect diabetes risk. Researchers tracked blood sugar levels and other markers over time. The goal is to identify who is most at risk and improve future care.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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198 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2023
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The population from which the cohort will be selected from, are patients who are treated at their respective outpatient rheumatology clinic. At least 8 departments of rheumatlogy in Denmark are expected to include patients.
- Ages
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50 to 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Men or women aged 50 to 85 years * Are diagnosed with GCA or PMR * Diagnosis is established by or confirmed by a rheumatologist (clinical expert opinion) * Speak and understand Danish * Are able to give signed and dated informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * None
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Aalborg University Hospital
Aalborg, North Denmark, 9000, Denmark
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