Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Orbital Vascular Inflammation in Ischemic Optic Neuropathy and Giant Cell Arteritis

Lead Sponsor:

Rigshospitalet, Denmark

Conditions:

Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

Eligibility:

All Genders

50+ years

Brief Summary

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is an inflammation of the blood vessels. A dangerous complication is sudden vision loss due to insufficient blood supply to the optic nerve. However, it is often difficult t...

Detailed Description

Rationale and problem statement: Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is an immune-driven inflammatory condition affecting the walls of blood vessels. Untreated, GCA can cause vessel wall thickening severe eno...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • For AION group:
  • Clinical suspicion of newly onset ischemic optic neuropathy (A-AION or NA-AION), defined by ipsilateral findings of: Papilledema; Relevant visual impairment measured by visual acuity and/or visual field; Relative afferent pupillary defect (RAPD), except if mydriatic agents have been administered or if bilateral optic neuropathy is present.
  • Age ≥ 50 years
  • For GCA group:
  • Clinically- and ultrasound-confirmed, newly diagnosed GCA
  • Absence of visual changes related to GCA in one or both eyes, including: Transient vision loss; permanent vision loss; transient double vision; permanent double vision
  • Age ≥ 50 years

Exclusion

  • Ferromagnetic implants
  • Severe renal impairment with eGFR \< 30 mL/min/1.73m²
  • Allergy to MRI contrast agents
  • Severe claustrophobia
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Previously documented ipsilateral optic neuropathy or giant cell arteritis
  • More than 5 days of treatment with prednisolone prior to inclusion

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 17 2025

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

March 30 2028

Estimated Enrollment :

122 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07206238

Start Date

November 17 2025

End Date

March 30 2028

Last Update

November 18 2025

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