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RECRUITINGOBSERVATIONAL

Risk of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With Giant Cell Arthritis and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

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About This Trial

The goal of this observational study is to expand the knowledge about development and aggreviation of diabetes mellitus in patients with giant cell arthritis and polymyalgia rheumatica. The main questions it aims to answer are: * To identify the risk of comorbidities, especially diabetes, in patients with giant cell arthritis and polymyalgia rheumatica, treated with glucocorticoids in combination with or without interleukin-6 inhibitor. * To identify clinical outcomes and biomarkers as potential predictors for development or aggregation of already existing diabetes mellitus in patients with giant cell arthritis or polymyalgia rheumatica using machine learning prediction. Participants will be followed at their respective rheumatology clinic, and will be asked to deliver blood samples at predefined visits.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - Men or women aged 50 to 85 years - Are diagnosed with GCA or PMR - Diagnosis is established by or confirmed by a rheumatologist (clinical expert opinion) - Speak and understand Danish - Are able to give signed and dated willing to sign a consent form Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - None Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * Men or women aged 50 to 85 years * Are diagnosed with GCA or PMR * Diagnosis is established by or confirmed by a rheumatologist (clinical expert opinion) * Speak and understand Danish * Are able to give signed and dated informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * None

Locations (1)

Aalborg University Hospital
Aalborg, North Denmark, Denmark