CompletedNot Applicable

The ANCA Vasculitis Questionnaire (AAV-PRO©)

United States280 participantsStarted 2015-07

Plain-language summary

The aim of this project is to develop a disease specific patient reported outcome measure (PROM) for patients with AAV (the AAV-PRO). Investigators are developing and validating a questionnaire to assess quality of life in patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV). Patients with AAV have inflammation in the small blood vessels leading to involvement of a range of organs and can suffer from ongoing disease activity or treatment side effects. Quality of life can be measured by patient reported outcome measures (PROMs).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Registered in the Vasculitis Patient-Powered Research Network (V-PPRN) * Patients greater than 18 years of age * Diagnosis of ANCA-associated vasculitis including: Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (also called Churg-Strauss Syndrome), Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (also called Wegener's granulomatosis or GPA), Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Completion of AAV-PRO questionnaire.

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02507024

SponsorUniversity of Pennsylvania

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2016-12

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