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Ultrasound clues may forecast Flare-Ups in blood vessel disease

NCT ID NCT06894602

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

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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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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 100 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2025

Expected to finish

Aug 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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

All patients with giant cell arteritis at disease diagnosis

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Major patient * Patients meeting ACR 2022 criteria for giant cell arteritis. * No opposition expressed Exclusion Criteria: * Patients unable to understand the protocol, under guardianship or curatorship. * Patients not affiliated to the French Social Security system.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Giant Cell Arteritis temporal arteritis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Giant cell arteritis

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

    2 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.

  2. The official record

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ch Quimper

    RECRUITING

    Quimper, 29107, France

  • Chu Brest

    RECRUITING

    Brest, 29200, France

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