Clinical Trial: Long-Axial Field of View (LAFOV) [18F]FDG PET/CT Imaging in Large Vessel Vasculitis (LVV): Protocol Optimisation Study.

U.S., June 5 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07628075) titled 'Long-Axial Field of View (LAFOV) [18F]FDG PET/CT Imaging in Large Vessel Vasculitis (LVV): Protocol Optimisation Study.' on June 01.

Brief Summary: Large vessel vasculitis (LVV) is an autoimmune inflammatory disorder affecting the major arteries of the body. The diagnosis and monitoring this condition can be challenging, as patients often present with symptoms that are unclear, and the diagnostic criteria currently used are varied. Accurate diagnosis is essential because it helps to tailor the treatment to each patient. Some treatments, such as steroids and immunosuppressive medications, can have significant side effects, so they nee...