Aortitis and Retroperitoneal Fibrosis: Evaluation of Diagnostic Criteria (NCT03133949) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Aortitis and Retroperitoneal Fibrosis: Evaluation of Diagnostic Criteria
France210 participantsStarted 2010-09-24
Plain-language summary
Inflammatory aortitis probably represents a heterogeneous group, and the clinical experience accumulated over the last ten years, shared by the experts of the subject, is that the initial clinical, biological or radiological characteristics should make it possible to differentiate them and dismember the Nosological field.
This will be an essential first step before studying prognosis, risk factors, and therapeutic options.
The search for diagnostic criteria on a large series, similar to the study of classification of vascularites of the ACR in 1990, should make it possible to homogenize the diagnoses for the different teams working on the subject, and to begin work Collaborations, which alone can improve patient care in the future.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Cases :
* All cases of idiopathic aortitis and retroperitoneal fibrosis followed in participating centers over the past 15 years will be collected.
* Witnesses :
* Group 1: non-idiopathic inflammatory aortitis: all cases of inflammatory aortitis (apart from idiopathic aortites and isolated retroperitoneal fibrosis) followed in the participating centers over the last 15 years will be collected.
* Group 2: subjects with noninflammatory aortic disease, atheromatous type or annulo-ectasitic disease, matched by age and sex with cases. This group will be used to define the differential characteristics between idiopathic aortitis and noninflammatory aortic pathology.
* Group 3: This group will include control subjects aimed at defining radiological normality criteria according to age and sex. As the images are machine-dependent, group 3 controls will be randomly selected from the radiology departments that have performed the scanner or MRI of the corresponding control.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients under 18 years of age
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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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
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Analyze the management of patients with aortic and retroperitoneal fibrosis