Clinical trials: Polymyalgia Rheumatica, open to volunteers
Giant Cell Arteritis, Temporal Arteritis
Clonal Hematopoiesis in Giant Cell Arteritis
The goal of this clinical trial is to verify whether CHIP is correlated with the clinical, instrumental, and histological characteristics of GCA, and to characterize the pathogenetic effects of clonal hemopoiesis on vasculitis.
- Conditions
- Giant Cell Arteritis, Temporal Arteritis, Clonal Hematopoiesis of Indeterminate Potential, Horton Disease
- Trial name
- CH-GCA (NCT06244069)
- Testing
- Temporal arterial biopsy, Whole exome sequencing, Single cell transcriptomics
- Volunteers
- 326 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Using Novel Imaging to Rethink Diagnostic and Treatment Strategies for Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is the most common chronic inflammatory rheumatic disease among the elderly and is characterized by proximal extremity pain and fatigue.
- Trial name
- REMAP PMR (NCT07010484)
- Testing
- PET/MRI, PET/CT with 18-FDG
- Where
- 7 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 149 people
- Sponsor
- Kresten Krarup Keller
Pericarditis, Tako-TSUBO Cardiomyopathy
Inflammatory Disease Biobank for Immunophenotyping and Cardiovascular Research
INFLAME-BANK is a French multicenter prospective observational ancillary study of the international EACVI-INFLAME project. It aims to establish a biobank and perform immunophenotyping and proteomic analyses in patients with…
- Conditions
- Pericarditis, Tako-TSUBO Cardiomyopathy, Myocarditis, Inflammatory Cardiomyopathies
- Trial name
- INFLAME-BANK (NCT07737470)
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
AYLo - AutoimmunitY and Loss of y
The AYLo study (AutoimmunitY and Loss of y - Investigating the Role of Hematopoietic Mutations and Mosaic Mutation in the Y Chromosome in Autoimmune Rheumatologic Diseases) aims to systematically investigate hematopoietic…
- Conditions
- Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), ANCA Associated Vasculitis (AAV), Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies
- Trial name
- AYLo (NCT06696027)
- Testing
- Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP), 3'mRNA sequencing, Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and Legendplex Array
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bonn
Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
Treatment for Giant Cell Arteritis With Tocilizumab and 8 as Compared to 26 Weeks of Prednisone
The GISCO study plans to determine whether 8-week therapy is just as effective as 26-week cortisone therapy for treating giant cell arteritis with tocilizumab, while using less cortisone.
- Trial name
- GISCO (NCT06833411)
- Testing
- Prednisone
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 178 people
- Sponsor
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
Giant Cell Arteritis, Visual Impairment
Visual Involvement in Giant Cell Arteritis
This observational study aims to enhance the description of the different ways Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) affects vision. The latest technology and knowledge are used to improve how we diagnose and predict patient outcomes.
- Conditions
- Giant Cell Arteritis, Visual Impairment, Central Retinal Artery Occlusion, Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
- Trial name
- Visu-GCA (NCT06500728)
- Testing
- Fluorescein and Indocyanine green Angiography, High-resolution Optical Coherence Tomography, Angio-Optical Coherence Tomography
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 762 people
- Sponsor
- ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco
Aortitis, Cutaneous Vasculitis
VCRC Tissue Repository
The purpose of this study is to collect existing tissue specimens from subjects enrolled in Vasculitis Clinical Research Consortium (VCRC) studies.
- Conditions
- Aortitis, Cutaneous Vasculitis, Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis, Giant Cell Arteritis
- Trial name
- NCT02967068
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Aspirin for the Prevention of Ischemic Complications in Giant Cell Arteritis
The ASPIRE-GCA Pilot trial will assess the feasibility of a future randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluating the efficacy of low-dose ASA in preventing ischemic complications in patients with Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).
- Conditions
- Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), Ishemic and Thrombotic Complications
- Trial name
- ASPIRE-GCA (NCT07908082)
- Testing
- Acetyl Salicylic Acid (ASA)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Integre Universitaire de Sante et Services Sociaux du Nord de l'ile de Montreal
Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
oPtic Nerve Sheath Evaluation in gianT Cell aRtheritis by UltraSound
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether the measure of the optic nerve sheath is a reliable diagnostic marker for giant cell arteritis
- Trial name
- PETRUS (NCT07001059)
- Testing
- orbital ultrasound
- Where
- 9 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 190 people
- Sponsor
- Hôpital NOVO
Giant Cell Arteritis
Investigation of the Influence of the Human Microbiome on Giant Cell Arteritis
The longitudinal observational study aims to assess the impact of the microbiome especially the gut-microbiome in the emergence and course of giant cell arteritis (abbr. GCA) patients.
- Trial name
- GCA-Biom (NCT06279065)
- Testing
- Analysis of blood and microbiome samples (stool, oral lavage)
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bonn
Behcet Disease, Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (ANCA) Positive Vasculitis
Armenian NAtionwide REGistry of Systemic Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Diseases
Longitudinal prospective multicenter Armenian registry of systemic autoimmune, autoinflammatory diseases with constitution of bio-banking.
- Conditions
- Behcet Disease, Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (ANCA) Positive Vasculitis, Takayasu Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis
- Trial name
- NAREG (NCT05904301)
- Testing
- Usual medical management of patients, additional blood and stool samples for biobanking
- Where
- 6 sites in Armenia
- Volunteers
- 800 people
- Sponsor
- Santé Arménie French-Armenian Research Center
Arthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica
A Qualitative Assessment of the Severity and Impact of Rheumatic Immune-Related Adverse Events Following Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Immunotherapy
To understand the severity and nature of participants experiences during irAEs following immune checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy.
- Conditions
- Arthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
- Trial name
- NCT06647134
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
Kinetics of C-Reactive Protein in Giant Cell Arteritis Following Glucocorticoid Initiation: A Pilot Study (GIDEON)
We propose to analyze the kinetics of the main marker of inflammation in GCA in order to understand its links with initial clinical manifestations and the possible appearance of complications and/or relapses.
- Trial name
- GIDEON (NCT07720804)
- Testing
- Blood tests to measure CRP
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Limoges
Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
Tocilizumab Discontinuation Versus Dose Reduction for Patients With Well-Controlled Giant Cell Arteritis
This is a multi-center, randomized, open label study that will assess the efficacy and safety of ACTEMRA(R) or one of its FDA-approved biosimilars Tocilizumab (TCZ) maintenance versus withdrawal in Giant cell arteritis (GCA)…
- Trial name
- NCT07108387
- Testing
- Tocilizumab, Discontinue Tocilizumab
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Large Vessel Vasculitis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
Dapagliflozin and Endothelin Receptor Antagonism in Large Vessel Vasculitis (DERAIL-LVV)
Large vessel vasculitis (LVV) is a disease that causes damage to blood vessels. This damage to blood vessels can increase the risk of patients with LVV developing cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks and strokes.
- Conditions
- Large Vessel Vasculitis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Takayasu Arteritis
- Trial name
- DERAIL-LVV (NCT06887062)
- Testing
- Bosentan and dapagliflozin
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
Upadacitinib in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) With Active Large-vessel Involvement.
Participants will be followed as part of the usual management of their disease. No modifications will be made (no additional visits, examinations, or questionnaires).
- Trial name
- TILT2 (NCT07354906)
- Where
- 14 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Groupe français d'étude des Maladies Inflammatoires de loeil
Rheumatic Disease
Immunosuppressant Management in Rheumatology Patients Undergoing Elective Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
The purpose of this study is to assess the incidence of rheumatologic flares, changes in pain scores (VAS), changes in functional outcomes (PROMIS), wound complications, surgical site infections, and return trips to the operating…
- Trial name
- NCT07138898
- Testing
- Methotrexate, Sulfasalazine, Hydroxychloroquine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Rheumatic Diseases, Adult Onset Still Disease
Rheumatology Patient Registry and Biorepository
To facilitate clinical, basic science, and translational research projects involving the study of rheumatic diseases.
- Conditions
- Rheumatic Diseases, Adult Onset Still Disease, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis
- Trial name
- NCT04402086
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
Performance of a Fast-track Pathway for Giant Cell Arteritis Diagnosis
Giant cell arteritis is a vasculitis, i.e. inflammation of the artery walls, which generally affects people over the age of 50. Diagnosis can be long and difficult, as the clinical signs are not specific (headache, pain in the…
- Trial name
- QuickDx-GCA (NCT06742671)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Groupe Hospitalier de la Rochelle Ré Aunis
Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Spondylarthritis
Study of the Association Between Sacroiliitis/Axial Spondylarthritis and Giant Cell Arteritis/ Polymyalgia Rheumatica
The purpose of the study is to recruit as many patients as possible presenting with sacroiliitis or authentic axial spondylarthritis and giant cell arteritis.
- Conditions
- Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Spondylarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Trial name
- SAGE PPR (NCT07394478)
- Testing
- Description of population
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Hôpital NOVO