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Vascular MRI Evaluation in Giant Cell Arteritis (VEGA)
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania
Summary
The research study is being conducted to determine the utility of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in identifying inflammation of arteries supplying blood to the head, brain, and eyes. The target population includes patient with suspected giant cell arteritis (GCA; temporal arteritis).
Official title: A Longitudinal Study of Orbital and Cranial Vessel Wall MRI in Giant Cell Arteritis by the Vascular MRI Evaluation in Giant Cell Arteritis (VEGA) Collaborative
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
50 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
400
Start Date
2020-07-29
Completion Date
2033-07
Last Updated
2025-09-19
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Combined orbital and cranial vessel wall MRI
Locations (4)
Mayo Building and Gonda Building
Rochester, Minnesota, United States
3400 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
University Hospital Wuerzburg
Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany