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Eye ultrasound could help doctors spot hidden inflammation in blood vessel disease

NCT ID NCT07508514

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how quickly the optic nerve sheath shrinks after starting steroids in people with giant cell arteritis, a condition that can cause blindness. Researchers will use eye ultrasounds and blood tests over two months in 60 newly diagnosed patients. The goal is to find a better way to diagnose and monitor the disease without relying on treatments that can hide signs of inflammation.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 60 people

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Expected to start

May 2026

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Expected to finish

May 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Eligible patients will consist of those who consult at our GCA fast-track clinic, have completed the SONIC-GCA baseline procedures, and have received a diagnosis of GCA on that visit.

Ages

50 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participants must be enrolled in SONIC-GCA and must have: * completed the baseline optic nerve sheath ultrasound * confirmed GCA as determined by the baseline standardized GCA assessment in SONIC-GCA. 2. Exposure to glucocorticoids for ≤ 48 hours and ≤ 160 mg prednisone-equivalent before baseline. 3. Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent. 4. Agreement to complete the SONIC-TIME intensive follow-up schedule. Exclusion Criteria: 1\) Concurrent participation in a blinded interventional pharmaceutical clinical trial.

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Locations

  • Vasculitis Clinic, Hopital du Sacre-Coeur de Montreal

    Montreal, Quebec, H4J1C5, Canada

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