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The purpose of this study is to delineate the association of the 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (18F-FDG PET/CT) detected vasculitis pattern of the large vessels (PET positivity) and the clinical picture of Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)/Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) .


Clinical Trial Description

Introduction:

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) are common inflammatory conditions. The diagnosis of PMR/GCA poses many challenges since there are no specific diagnostic tests. Recent literature emphasizes the ability of 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (18F-FDG PET/CT) to assess global disease activity and/or inflammation burden. 18F-FDG PET/CT may lead to make diagnosis at an earlier stage than conventional imaging and assess response to therapy. With respect to the management of PMR/GCA, there are three significant areas of concern as follows: Vasculitis process/vascular stiffness, malignancy and osteoporosis.

Methods and Analysis:

Patients: All patients with the suspicion of PMR/GCR will be offered to participate in the study. The current protocol consists of 4 separate studies including: I) The association of clinical picture of PMR/GCA with PET detected vasculitis II) Evaluating validity of 18F-FDG PET/CT scan for diagnosis of PMR/GCA compared to temporal artery biopsy III) Incidence of new diagnosed malignancies in patients with PMR/GCA, or PMR like syndrome with the aim of PET/CT scan and Chest X ray/Abdominal ultrasound IV) Impact of disease process as well as steroid treatment on bone mineral density, body composition and vasculitis/vascular stiffness in PMR/GCA patients. ;


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NCT number NCT02985424
Study type Observational
Source Svendborg Hospital
Contact Amir Emamifar, MD
Phone +45 71399718
Email amir.emamifar@rsyd.dk
Status Not yet recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date May 2017
Completion date February 2020

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