Clinical trials
Giant Cell Arteritis clinical trials
Below are recruiting giant cell arteritis clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 35 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT02967068Recruiting
Share your study tissue for future research
This study is a “tissue repository” that collects and stores leftover tissue from other approved VCRC studies. If you already took part in one of those studies, you may be able to let researchers use your tissue to help answer future questions.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT07060274Recruiting
How fast does the halo sign vanish after steroids in GCA?
This trial is for people newly diagnosed with giant cell arteritis (GCA) who have a 'halo' sign on their temporal artery ultrasound. It will study how quickly the halo disappears after starting steroid treatment, helping doctors understand the best way to use steroids for this condition.
Le Mans, SartheAges 50 years+ - NCT04402086Recruiting
Rheumatology patient and skin sample registry study at Yale
This study builds a health record and blood/skin sample collection for people with rheumatic autoimmune diseases who are getting care at Yale. It may help researchers understand these conditions and develop better tests or treatments over time.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–99 - NCT05193396RecruitingPhase 4
Hydrocortisone trial for adrenal symptoms after stopping steroid pills
This trial tests whether hydrocortisone (a cortisol replacement) helps people who feel symptoms of adrenal insufficiency after they stop long-term prednisolone. It compares hydrocortisone versus placebo to see if symptoms improve and dosing is safer/effective.
AarhusAges 50 years+ - NCT05435781RecruitingPhase 4
Hydrocortisone added during stress in people on low-dose prednisolone
This study tests whether adding supplemental hydrocortisone during stressful events can prevent problems in people who develop adrenal insufficiency from long-term prednisolone. It is meant to see if “stress dosing” is safer and helps the body respond to stress.
AarhusAges 50 years+ - NCT05935709Recruiting
Danish database study for GCA or PMR
This study builds and uses a Danish database for people diagnosed with giant cell arteritis (GCA) or polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). It may help doctors learn more about these conditions over time and improve care.
AarhusAges 50 years+ - NCT06271018Recruiting
Tocilizumab for Aortitis in Giant Cell Arteritis
This trial tests the drug tocilizumab (Actemra) to see if it helps reduce swelling in the aorta in people with giant cell arteritis (GCA) who are newly diagnosed or have had a flare. It may offer a targeted treatment for aortitis without using high-dose steroids.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06335888RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new imaging agent for large vessel vasculitis
This study tests a special radioactive tracer, 18F-AzaFol, to see if it can help diagnose large vessel vasculitis, a type of inflammation in the arteries. The results will be compared with standard FDG PET/CT scans.
BernAges 50 years+ - NCT06696027Recruiting
Loss of Y chromosome in autoimmune and lung disease
This study looks at how the loss of the Y chromosome in blood cells may be linked to autoimmune and lung diseases in older men. By joining, you help researchers understand this connection better.
Bonn, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 50 years+ - NCT07150000Recruiting
Rheumatic disease research study for patients and healthy volunteers
This study is for people with certain rheumatic conditions (like arthritis, lupus, or vasculitis) and for healthy volunteers. It aims to learn more about these diseases and improve how they are treated.
Bonn, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT06763783Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Shingles vaccine study for people with rheumatic diseases
This study offers the Shingrix shingles vaccine for free to adults with inflammatory rheumatic diseases. It compares how well the vaccine works in people taking immune-suppressing drugs versus those not taking them.
LundAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for giant cell arteritis?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 35 recruiting giant cell arteritis studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a giant cell arteritis trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a giant cell arteritis trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.