Comparison of 22Mhz and 18Mhz High-frequency Probes for the Ultrasound Study of Temporal Arteries in Patients Suspected of Having Giant Cell Arteritis
Completed
- Conditions
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Registration Number
- NCT04204512
- Lead Sponsor
- University Hospital, Brest
- Brief Summary
Evaluation of the structural features of temporal arteritis using two frequencies probes: 18 and 22Mhz.
- Detailed Description
Comparison of the results obtained by using 2 different frequencies probes in the diagnosis of giant cell arteritis
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 80
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
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method compression sign of of temporal arteritis inclusion persistent of increased inflammatory arteries wall
halo sign of temporal arteritis inclusion hypoechogenicity of the wall artery
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method other structural abnormalities in bilateral B mode inclusion stenosis, occlusion
halo sign of carotid arteritis inclusion hypoechogenicity of the wall artery
halo sign of axillary arteritis inclusion hypoechogenicity of the wall artery
halo sign of subclavian arteritis inclusion hypoechogenicity of the wall artery
other structural abnormalities in unilateral B mode inclusion stenosis, occlusion
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
CHRU de Brest
🇫🇷Brest, France