Comparison of 22Mhz and 18Mhz High-frequency Probes for the Ultrasound Study of Temporal Arteries in Patients Suspected of Having Giant Cell Arteritis

Overview

Evaluation of the structural features of temporal arteritis using two frequencies probes: 18 and 22Mhz.

Full Title of Study: “Comparison of 2 Probes Frequencies in the Diagnosis of Giant Cell Arteritis”

Study Type

  • Study Type: Observational
  • Study Design
    • Time Perspective: Prospective
  • Study Primary Completion Date: August 24, 2020

Detailed Description

Comparison of the results obtained by using 2 different frequencies probes in the diagnosis of giant cell arteritis

Clinical Trial Outcome Measures

Primary Measures

  • halo sign of temporal arteritis
    • Time Frame: inclusion
    • hypoechogenicity of the wall artery
  • compression sign of of temporal arteritis
    • Time Frame: inclusion
    • persistent of increased inflammatory arteries wall

Secondary Measures

  • halo sign of carotid arteritis
    • Time Frame: inclusion
    • hypoechogenicity of the wall artery
  • halo sign of subclavian arteritis
    • Time Frame: inclusion
    • hypoechogenicity of the wall artery
  • halo sign of axillary arteritis
    • Time Frame: inclusion
    • hypoechogenicity of the wall artery
  • other structural abnormalities in unilateral B mode
    • Time Frame: inclusion
    • stenosis, occlusion
  • other structural abnormalities in bilateral B mode
    • Time Frame: inclusion
    • stenosis, occlusion

Participating in This Clinical Trial

Inclusion Criteria

  • sedimentation rate> 50 mm/h or recent unusual headache or unusual fever, recent visual trouble or jaw claudication, or induration temporal arteritis Exclusion Criteria:

  • previous diagnosis of giant cell arteritis and relapse of the giant cell arteritis and opposition to participate

Gender Eligibility: All

Minimum Age: 50 Years

Maximum Age: N/A

Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: No

Investigator Details

  • Lead Sponsor
    • University Hospital, Brest
  • Provider of Information About this Clinical Study
    • Sponsor

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