Clinical trials: Central Nervous System Vasculitis
Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasm Antibodies (ANCA) Associated Vasculitis
Iptacopan in Patients With ANCA Associated Vasculitis
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of iptacopan compared to standard of care (SOC) to induce and maintain remission in study participants with active granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) or…
- Trial name
- NCT06388941
- Testing
- Iptacopan, Rituximab
- Where
- 40 sites in United States, Argentina and 13 more
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Giant Cell Arteritis
Prospective Follow-up Study of the Aortic Diameter in Patients With Giant Cell Arteritis
Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is the most frequent vasculitis in patients above 50 years of age. The disease has limited mortality, mostly due to the development of aortic aneurysms, leading to dissection and rupture.
- Trial name
- ATACT (NCT01588483)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 163 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Temporal Arteritis, Duplex of Temporal Artery
Sensitivity and Specificity of Color Doppler Directed Temporal Artery Biopsy as Compared to Standard Random Biopsy in the Diagnosis of Temporal Arteritis
Introduction Temporal arteritis (TA) is the most common primary vasculitis in the adult population. TA is a systemic multi-organ disease but primarily involves the cranial arteries, especially the temporal artery.
- Conditions
- Temporal Arteritis, Duplex of Temporal Artery, Biopsy of Temporal Artery
- Trial name
- NCT00361192
- Testing
- biopsy of temporal artery
- Where
- Israel
- Sponsor
- Shaare Zedek Medical Center
Glomerulonephritis Acute
Urinary T Lymphocytes Predict Renal Flares in Patients With Inactive ANCA-associated Glomerulonephritis
Urinary CD4+ and CD8+ T lymphocytes may predict renal flares in patients with inactive ANCA-associated vasculitis and thus serve as early non-invasive biomarkers.
- Trial name
- PRE-FLARED (NCT04428398)
- Testing
- Analysis of urine samples with flow cytometry
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
ANCA Associated Vasculitis
Soluble CD95 Ligand Role in the Pathophysiology of Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (ANCA) Associated Vasculitis
The study aims at defining the role of soluble CD95 Ligand in the physiopathology of a rare group of inflammatory diseases: ANCA associated vasculitis.
- Trial name
- VASC-FAS (NCT03698071)
- Testing
- blood sample, urine sample
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bordeaux
ANCA-associated Vasculitis, Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis
PRagmatic Analysis of Vitamin D in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
This prospective study will assess if 12 months of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) supplementation, in patients with AAV (GPA, MPA, and EGPA) who have deficient or insufficient 25(OH)D3 status at enrollment, correlates with improved…
- Conditions
- ANCA-associated Vasculitis, Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis
- Trial name
- PRAVDA (NCT04280601)
- Testing
- vitamin D
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Christian Pagnoux
Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis, Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)
Safe Effective Therapy With Low-Dose Glucocorticoid in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis (SAFE-LOW)
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of a therapeutic regimen consisting of 4 weeks of glucocorticoids given with a combination of the usual induction agents for ANCA-associated vasculitis.
- Trial name
- SAFE-LOW (NCT06983821)
- Testing
- Cyclophosphamide, Standard of Care (SOC), Prednisone
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Vasculitis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Predictors of Mortality in Patients With Autoimmune Diseases Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit
Autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, myositis, or anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis, may affect multiple organ systems.
- Conditions
- Vasculitis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Myositis
- Trial name
- NCT04022655
- Testing
- ICU Care
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Göttingen
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis
COVID-19 Infection in Vulnerable Patients With Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases
The trial is a prospective, observational study aiming to identify risk factors for serious COVID-19 infection by evaluating clinical measures and biomarkers of inflammation in patients with inflammatory rheumatic disease…
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Axial Spondyloarthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Trial name
- NCT04335747
- Testing
- COVID-19 infection
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Salome Kristensen
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)
Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis, Microscopic Polyangiitis
Longitudinal Protocol for Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis (Wegener's) and Microscopic Polyangiitis
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener's) (GPA) and microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) are two rare immune system disorders that cause the inflammation of blood vessels, or vasculitis.
- Conditions
- Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, Wegener's
- Trial name
- NCT00315393
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,046 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Large Vessel Vasculitis, Takayasu Arteritis
Long-Axial Field of View (LAFOV) [18F]FDG PET/CT Imaging in Large Vessel Vasculitis (LVV): Protocol Optimisation Study.
Large vessel vasculitis (LVV) is an autoimmune inflammatory disorder affecting the major arteries of the body. The diagnosis and monitoring this condition can be challenging, as patients often present with symptoms that are…
- Conditions
- Large Vessel Vasculitis, Takayasu Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
- Trial name
- LAVA-FLOW (NCT07628075)
- Testing
- [18F]FDG Long-Axial Field of View (LAFOV)-PET/CT, CT Angiogram, MR Angiogram
- Where
- 3 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Giant Cell Arteritis, Vasculitis
Giant Cell Arteritis and Differential Diagnoses Associated With Positive Temporal Artery Biopsy
Temporal artery biopsy is a useful tool helping to the diagnosis of giant cell arteritis. However, other diagnoses might be associated with abnormal temporal artery biopsy.
- Trial name
- NCT04554290
- Testing
- temporal artery biopsy
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- Central Hospital, Nancy, France
ANCA Associated Vasculitis (AAV)
Avacopan vs Reduced-dose Glucocorticoids in ANCA-associated Vasculitis
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if avacopan in combination with short-term (4 weeks) reduced-dose glucocorticoid and rituximab works to treat patients with newly-onset ANCA-associated vasculitis.
- Trial name
- ARRIA (NCT06611696)
- Testing
- Avacopan, prednisolone and rituximab, Prednisolone and rituximab
- Where
- 22 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Chiba University
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
A Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Subcutaneous Abatacept With Steroid Treatment Compared to Steroid Treatment Alone in Adults With Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
To investigate the safety and efficacy of abatacept with steroid treatment in comparison to steroid treatment alone in up to a 28 week taper of steroid treatment to sustain remission of Giant Cell Arteritis in adults.
- Trial name
- NCT03192969
- Testing
- Abatacept, Glucocorticoid Treatment
- Where
- 99 sites in United States, Australia and 19 more
- Sponsor
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
Adrenal Insufficiency, Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Hydrocortisone and Placebo in Patients With Symptoms of Adrenal Insufficiency After Cessation of Glucocorticoid Treatment
Cortisol, a glucocorticoid (GC) hormone secreted from the adrenal glands, is essential for survival. Cortisol also possesses anti-inflammatory actions and GC formulations (prednisolone) are used to treat many inflammatory…
- Conditions
- Adrenal Insufficiency, Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
- Trial name
- REPLACE (NCT05193396)
- Testing
- Hydrocortisone
- Where
- 3 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Marianne Andersen
Giant Cell Arteritis
Tocilizumab Plus a Short Prednisone Taper for GCA
This is an open-label pilot study of tocilizumab (TCZ) 162 mg weekly administered subcutaneously for 52 weeks in combination with 8 weeks of oral prednisone.
- Trial name
- NCT03726749
- Testing
- Tocilizumab, Prednisone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Wegener's Granulomatosis, Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Cyclophosphamide Versus Methotrexate for Remission Maintenance in Systemic Necrotizing Vasculitides
The Systemic Necrotizing Vasculitides (SNV) encompass a group of rare diseases which include Wegener's Granulomatosis (WG), Churg-Strauss Syndrome (CSS), Microscopic polyangiitis (MPA)and Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN).
- Conditions
- Wegener's Granulomatosis, Churg-Strauss Syndrome, Microscopic Polyangiitis, Polyarteritis Nodosa
- Trial name
- NCT00751517
- Testing
- Methotrexate, Cyclophosphamide
- Where
- Italy
- Sponsor
- University of Parma
Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Vasculitis, Microscopic Polyangiitis
Rituximab Vasculitis Maintenance Study
Rituximab is now established as an effective drug for anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) vasculitis following major European and US trials reported in 2010. After a time, its effect wears off and the disease can return.
- Conditions
- Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Vasculitis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, Wegener Granulomatosis
- Trial name
- RITAZAREM (NCT01697267)
- Testing
- Rituximab, Azathioprine
- Where
- 38 sites in United States, Australia and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 188 people
- Sponsor
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust