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Takayasu's Arteritis Clinical Trial in Bethesda, MD

Access cutting-edge takayasu's arteritis treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Bethesda. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)

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  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Bethesda

    Convenient for MD residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Bethesda site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Takayasu's Arteritis Study in Bethesda

Background: \- Vasculitis is a group of diseases that inflame and damage blood vessels and tissue. It can cause many medical problems. Few tests can diagnose the disease, and none can reliably predict a relapse. Researchers want to study people s genes and follow people over time to see how the disease affects them. Objective: \- To learn the signs, symptoms, imaging tests, genetic markers, and blood tests that can help identify people with vasculitis and predict what will happen to them over time. Eligibility: * People age 3 and older who have or are thought to have vasculitis, or are related to someone with it. * Healthy volunteers. Design: * Participants will be evaluated by a doctor who has expertise caring for patients with vasculitis. * Participants will give a blood sample. Some will give a urine sample. * Some participants may have brushings or biopsies taken from the inside lining of the nose. * Images of participants blood vessels may be taken using scans. For some scans, participants will lie on a table that moves in and out of a cylinder that takes pictures. For some scans, a contrast agent may be injected into an arm vein. Other scans may use a radioactive form of sugar. Healthy minors will not have scans. * Some participants will answer questionnaires. - Some participants will have their tests done at NIH. Others will have their doctor take the blood, saliva, or cheek swab samples and send them to NIH. * Some participants will have one visit lasting 1-2 (but sometimes up to 4) days. Some participants may have follow-up visits every 3 - 6 months, indefinitely.

Sponsor: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

SUBJECTS WITH VASCULITIS
Subjects who fulfill modified versions of the 1990 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Classification Criteria for GPA31 and PAN
Subjects who fulfill the 1990 ACR Classification Criteria for EGPA, GCA, and TAK
Subjects who fulfill the 2012 Chapel Hill Nomenclature definition for MPA
Subjects with other suspected systemic or single-organ vasculitides HEALTHY VOLUNTEERS -Volunteers able to provide consent, or in the case of minors, assent

Exclusion Criteria

SUBJECTS WITH VASCULITIS:
Subjects less than 3 years of age
Active malignancy, infection, or any medical condition that in the opinion of the investigator would warrant exclusion
Inability to provide consent, or in the case of minors, assent
Subjects with bleeding diathesis or on anticoagulant medications (e.g. coumadin, heparin, clopidogrel but not including aspirin or NSAIDs) are excluded from participation in nasal brushing or biopsy studies HEALTHY VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers less than 3 years of age
Diagnosis of vasculitis or other autoimmune/autoinflamamtory disease, including systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, sarcoidosis, mixed connective tissue disease or any overlap autoimmune syndrome
Active malignancy, infection, or any medical condition that in the opinion of the investigator would warrant exclusion
Pregnant (by history of last menstrual period) or breast feeding subjects
Subjects with bleeding diathesis or taking anticoagulant medications (eg coumadin, heparin, clopidogrel but not including aspirin or NSAIDs) are excluded from participating in nasal brushing studies

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Bethesda?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT02257866) has an active research site in Bethesda, MD that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

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Takayasu's Arteritis Treatment Options in Bethesda, MD

If you're searching for takayasu's arteritis treatment options in Bethesda, MD, this clinical trial (NCT02257866) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Bethesda research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced takayasu's arteritis specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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