Investigating Management, Perspectives and Attitudes Towards Care in Takayasu Arteritis

NCT07351422 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 25-EMREC-064
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 50
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to understand the experiences of patients with Takayasu arteritis (TAK) and how physicians manage the condition. To achieve this, two separate questionnaires will be conducted: one for patients and one for physicians.

Conditions

Takayasu Arteritis; Takayasu Arteritis (TAK)

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Patient Perspective

  To understand the lived experiences of individuals with TAK, including their symptoms, health status post-diagnosis, treatment priorities, and concerns. The questionnaire covers the following topics: * Basic background information * Living with Takayasu arteritis * Changes to health since diagnosis * Physical activity and exercise habits- measured by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) * Smoking history * Mental well-being- measured by the EQ-5D instrument * Nutrition and diet * Personal views and priorities on management

  Day 1

• Physician Perspective

  To evaluate current clinical management strategies for TAK, identify treatment priorities, and highlight areas of unmet need in clinical practice. The physician questionnaire covers the following topics: * Clinical background and experience with TAK patients * Diagnostic and treatment strategies for TAK * Consideration of cardiovascular disease risk in TAK management * Physician priorities and unmet needs of management

  Day 1

Study Arms (2)

Patients with Takayasu Arteritis

Other: Questionnaire

Physicians Involved in the Management of Patients with Takayasu Arteritis

Other: Questionnaire

Interventions

Questionnaire OTHER

An online annoymous questionnaire consisting of short-answer and multiple-choice questions

Patients with Takayasu Arteritis; Physicians Involved in the Management of Patients with Takayasu Arteritis

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Participants are UK-based

You may qualify if:

• For the patient questionnaire:
• Age ≥ 18 years
• A formal diagnosis of TAK
• For the physician questionnaire
• A physician involved in the management/decision-making for patients diagnosed with TAK

You may not qualify if:

• For the patient questionnaire:
• Age \< 18 years
• Lack of a formal diagnosis of TAK
• Patients without mental capacity or willingness to provide informed consent
• Not UK based
• For the physician questionnaire
• Not involved in the management/ decision making for patients diagnosed with TAK
• Not willing to take part
• Not UK based

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Edinburgh: lead

Study Sites (1)

University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Takayasu Arteritis

Interventions

Surveys and Questionnaires

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Aortic Arch Syndromes; Aortic Diseases; Vascular Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases; Arteritis; Vasculitis; Skin Diseases, Vascular; Skin Diseases; Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Data Collection; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms; Quality of Health Care; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation; Public Health; Environment and Public Health

Central Study Contacts

Alexandra Armstrong

CONTACT

+447445695898; A.Armstrong-9@sms.ed.ac.uk

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 14, 2025
• First Posted: January 20, 2026
• Study Start: October 1, 2025
• Primary Completion (Estimated): March 15, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): March 15, 2027
• Last Updated: January 20, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

GB (1)