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Use of MRI and PET for Assessing Disease Activity in Takayasu`s Arteritis

Study:

VCRC Imaging Protocol for Magnetic Resonance and Positron Emission Tomography in Large-vessel Vasculitis (Takayasu`s Arteritis):Development as Clinical Trial Outcome Measures

Rationale:

n/a

Purpose:

Assessing disease activity in people with Takayasu`s arteritis is difficult, as most people with the disease do not exhibit visible, measurable symptoms. Combination positron emission tomography/computed axial tomography (PET/CT) is a particularly sensitive, accurate scanning method that may improve researchers` ability to evaluate people with the disease. This study will determine the effectiveness of PET/CT in assessing disease activity in people with Takayasu`s arteritis.

Study Status: Recruiting

Recruiting:
Katie Gartner 216-445-1397 gartnek@ccf.org

Condition Intervention Phase
Takayasu Arteritis n/a N/A

Verified by Peter Merkel October, 2012

Sponsored by: Peter Merkel
Information provided by: University of Pennsylvania
ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00744952

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective

Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, Ohio 44195
United States

Peter A. Merkel, MD, MPH., Study Chair

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