Stopping steroids early if PET/CT looks negative
Treatments studied
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This study tests whether some people with idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis can stop prednisone earlier when a PET/CT scan shows no concerning activity. It may reduce steroid side effects while keeping the disease under control.
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Who can take part
- You are over 18 years old
- You have new or untreated relapsing active idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis
- Your CT scan shows a peri-aortic mass (tissue around the abdominal blood vessels) from retroperitoneal fibrosis
- You have signs of inflammation (like related symptoms and/or high CRP blood test, >20 mg/L)
- You can have a PET/CT scan and a CT scan with contrast injection
- You are able to take prednisone, and you are not pregnant or breastfeeding
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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