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Baig A, Gafoor-Haseeb S, Goldsher J, Siddique F. Updates in the Management of Giant Cell Arteritis. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep 2024; 24:285-291. [PMID: 38913278 DOI: 10.1007/s11910-024-01348-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW To briefly review the latest updates in management in giant cell arteritis, an autoimmune vasculitis affecting the medium to large vessels. RECENT FINDINGS Here, we review the known and newer trends in management of giant cell arteritis. While high dose glucocorticoids remain the mainstay of therapy, immunosuppressive medications are increasingly utilized to reduce the burden and risk of long-term glucocorticoid use. Published guidelines by the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) suggest early use of steroid-sparing immunosuppressive medications in patients with recently diagnosed or relapsing giant cell arteritis. Immunosuppressive medications include oral small molecules such as methotrexate and leflunomide and biologics, including the recently Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approved tocilizumab. Glucocorticoids remain the cornerstone of management for newly diagnosed disease but with the increasing use of medications such as IL-6 inhibitors, patients are decreasing steroid use within weeks, thereby limiting risks associated with long-term steroid use.
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- Aqil Baig
- St James School of Medicine, A-1, Albert Lake Dr, The Quarter, 2640, Anguilla
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- Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 S First Ave, Maywood, IL, 60153, USA
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- Internal Medicine Resident, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 S First Ave, Maywood, IL, 60153, USA
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- Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 S First Ave, Maywood, IL, 60153, USA.
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Nielsen MK, Nielsen AW, Donskov AO, Hansen IT, Nielsen BD, Mørk C, Hauge EM, Keller KK. Taper versus discontinuation of tocilizumab in patients with giant cell arteritis: Real-world experience from a tertiary center. Semin Arthritis Rheum 2024; 68:152508. [PMID: 38981187 DOI: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2024.152508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 06/24/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Following the approval of tocilizumab (TCZ) for giant cell arteritis (GCA), recent studies have shown a high relapse frequency after abrupt discontinuation of TCZ. However, a thorough exploration of TCZ tapering compared to abrupt discontinuation has never been undertaken. Likewise, adverse events have only been scarcely investigated in routine care. This study aimed to compare the incidence of relapses in GCA patients undergoing TCZ tapering compared to abrupt discontinuation. METHODS We performed a single-center retrospective cohort study from 2012 to 2022. Data from GCA patients treated with TCZ was obtained from the Electronic Patients Record. Relapse-free survival is reported in Kaplan-Meier plots and tapering versus abrupt discontinuation were compared using a Wilcoxon-Brewlos-Gehan test. RESULTS We included 155 patients receiving TCZ treatment for GCA, of which 104 discontinued TCZ. Among the 104 patients discontinuing TCZ, 42 (40 %) experienced a relapse within the first year. A total of 57 patients underwent taper with 6/38 (16 %) and 2/19 (11 %) relapsing while receiving TCZ every second or third week, respectively. In comparison, 59 patients underwent abrupt discontinuation with 27 (46 %) relapsing during follow-up. The patients undergoing abrupt TCZ discontinuation demonstrated a significantly shorter time to relapse compared to all tapered patients (p = 0.02) as well as patients tapered from weekly TCZ treatment to every second week (p < 0.01). Furthermore, 15 % of patients discontinued TCZ due to adverse events. CONCLUSION This is the first study indicating that TCZ taper induced longer relapse-free survival than abrupt discontinuation, implying that taper may be favored over discontinuation in patients with GCA.
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- Marc K Nielsen
- Aarhus University Hospital, Department of Rheumatology, Aarhus, Denmark.
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- Aarhus University Hospital, Department of Rheumatology, Aarhus, Denmark; Aarhus University, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Aarhus University Hospital, Department of Rheumatology, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Aarhus University Hospital, Department of Rheumatology, Aarhus, Denmark; Aarhus University, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Aarhus University Hospital, Department of Rheumatology, Aarhus, Denmark; Aarhus University, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus, Denmark; Horsens Regional Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Horsens, Denmark
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- Aarhus University Hospital, Department of Rheumatology, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Aarhus University Hospital, Department of Rheumatology, Aarhus, Denmark; Aarhus University, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Aarhus University Hospital, Department of Rheumatology, Aarhus, Denmark; Aarhus University, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus, Denmark
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Lomba Goncalves N, Tran VT, Chauffier J, Bourdin V, Nassarmadji K, Vanjak A, Bigot W, Burlacu R, Champion K, Lopes A, Depont A, Borrero BA, Mangin O, Adle-Biassette H, Bonnin P, Boutigny A, Bonnin S, Neumann L, Mouly S, Sène D, Comarmond C. [Clinical characteristics and follow-up of 60 patients with recent diagnosis of giant cell arteritis, NEWTON study]. Rev Med Interne 2024; 45:335-342. [PMID: 38216390 DOI: 10.1016/j.revmed.2023.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The management of giant cell arteritis (GCA) has evolved with the arrival of tocilizumab (TCZ) and the use of PET/CT. Our objective is to describe the characteristics and followup of patients with recent diagnosis of GCA in current care. PATIENTS AND METHODS The NEWTON cohort is a monocentric retrospective cohort based on data collected from 60 GCA patients diagnosed between 2017 and 2022 according to the ACR/EULAR 2022 criteria. RESULTS The median age at diagnosis was 73 [68.75; 81] years old. At diagnosis, the main manifestations were unusual temporal headaches in 48 (80 %) and an inflammatory syndrome in 50 (83 %) patients. Temporal artery biopsy confirmed the diagnosis in 49/58 (84 %) patients. Doppler of the temporal arteries found a halo in 12/23 (52 %) patients. The PET/CT found hypermetabolism in 19/43 (44 %) patients. Prednisone was stopped in 17.5 [12.75; 24.25] months. During follow-up, 22 (37 %) patients received TCZ. At least one complication of corticosteroid therapy was observed in 22 (37 %) patients. After a median follow-up of 24 [12; 42] months, 25 (42 %) patients relapsed. At the end of the follow-up, 29 (48.3 %) patients were weaned from corticosteroid therapy and 15 (25 %) were on TCZ. CONCLUSION Despite the increasing use of TCZ in the therapeutic arsenal and of the PET/CT in the imaging tools of GCA patients, relapses and complications of corticosteroid therapy remain frequent, observed in more than a third of patients.
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- N Lomba Goncalves
- Médecine interne, hôpital Lariboisière, université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Centre d'épidémiologie clinique, hôpital Hôtel-Dieu, université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Médecine interne, hôpital Lariboisière, université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Médecine interne, hôpital Lariboisière, université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Médecine interne, hôpital Lariboisière, université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Médecine interne, hôpital Lariboisière, université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Médecine interne, hôpital Lariboisière, université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Médecine interne, hôpital Lariboisière, université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Médecine interne, hôpital Lariboisière, université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Médecine interne, hôpital Lariboisière, université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Médecine interne, hôpital Lariboisière, université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Médecine interne, hôpital Lariboisière, université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Médecine interne, hôpital Lariboisière, université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Physiologie, hôpital Lariboisière, Paris, France
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- Physiologie, hôpital Lariboisière, Paris, France
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- Ophtalmologie, hôpital Lariboisière et Fondation Rothschild, Paris, France
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- Neurologie, hôpital Lariboisière, Paris, France
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- Médecine interne, hôpital Lariboisière, université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Médecine interne, hôpital Lariboisière, université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Médecine interne, hôpital Lariboisière, université Paris Cité, Paris, France.
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Danial Azmy Habib S, Gunawardena M. A Case of Large Vessel Giant Cell Arteritis Presenting With Cough and Diagnosed Using an FDG-PET Scan. Cureus 2024; 16:e59686. [PMID: 38836133 PMCID: PMC11150049 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.59686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024] Open
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Giant-cell arteritis (GCA) is a type of vasculitis characterised by the presence of granulomas. It is the predominant form of systemic vasculitis in adults and primarily affects the larger arteries in individuals aged ≥ 50 years. GCA affects the major arteries, such as the aorta and its branches, particularly the outer branches of the external carotid artery. Signs and symptoms can be categorised into cranial, extracranial, and systemic manifestations. Patients with headaches, jaw claudication, and vision disturbances usually have extracranial branches of the external carotid artery. Aside from being the prevailing manifestation of GCA, our primary concern regarding this variant is the potential for irreversible vision loss if not properly identified and addressed. Conversely, the GCA can also affect other major blood vessels such as the aorta. Here, we present the case of a 70-year-old Caucasian female patient with cranial GCA who had experienced a temporal headache three years prior. The patient was successfully treated with prednisolone, which was gradually reduced to a very low level with the assistance of methotrexate. Recently, the patient presented with a dry cough that lasted for two months and elevated inflammatory markers. After thorough research, it was determined that there was no evidence of infection, including atypical infections, and that no abnormalities were found in the lungs. Ultimately, via an 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) scan, the patient was diagnosed with large vessel giant cell arteritis (LV-GCA). This impacted the aorta, carotid arteries, and subclavian arteries. The patient experienced notable improvement in her cough and a reduction in inflammatory markers after receiving a high dosage of oral prednisolone. This case exemplifies the unusual manifestation of LV-GCA and verifies that recurring symptoms may differ from the original presentation. While dry cough is not commonly listed as a symptom of LV-GCA, it can be present as a manifestation or the sole presentation in certain patients, particularly when inflammatory markers are consistently high and there is no pulmonary disease.
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Peyrac G, Mageau A, Gaudemer A, Benali K, Rohmer J, Alexandra JF, Strukov A, Ottaviani S, Papo T, Sacre K. Limb arteries involvement assessed by FDG/PET CT at diagnosis of giant cell arteritis and risk of relapse: An observational study. Joint Bone Spine 2024; 91:105734. [PMID: 38631525 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbspin.2024.105734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Steroids and anti-IL6 biotherapy are highly effective in obtaining remission in patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA) but the risk of relapses remains high. We aimed to identify predictors of relapse in GCA. METHODS All consecutive patients admitted with a new diagnosis of GCA - according to the 2022 American College of Rheumatology/EULAR (ACR/EULAR) classification criteria - between May 2011 and May 2022 were eligible for this study. The primary outcome was the GCA relapse rate over the 36-months follow up. Factors associated with the primary outcome and time to first relapse were analyzed. RESULTS One hundred and eight patients (74 [69-81] years, 64.8% women) with a new diagnosis of GCA were studied. GCA was biopsy-proven in 65 (60.2%) cases. Ninety-eight (90.7%) FDG/PET CT scans performed at diagnosis were available for review. All patients received steroids given for 21.0 [18.0-28.5] months, associated with methotrexate (n=1, 0.9%) or tocilizumab (n=2, 1.9%). During a median follow-up of 27.5 [11.4-35.0] months, relapse occurred in 40 (37%) patients. Multivariable Cox regression model, including general signs, gender, aortic wall thickness, FDG uptake in arterial wall and IV steroid pulse as covariates, showed that both general signs (HR 2.0 [1.0-4.0, P<0.05) and FDG uptake in limb arteries (HR 2.7 [1.3-5.5], P<0.01) at diagnosis were associated with GCA relapse. CONCLUSION FDG uptake in limb arteries at diagnosis is a predictor of relapse in newly diagnosed GCA.
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- Geoffroy Peyrac
- Departement de Médecine Interne, Université Paris-Cité, Assistance publique-Hopitaux de Paris, Hôpital Bichat, Paris, France
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- Departement de Médecine Interne, Université Paris-Cité, Assistance publique-Hopitaux de Paris, Hôpital Bichat, Paris, France
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- Departement de Radiologie, Université Paris-Cité, Assistance publique-Hopitaux de Paris, Hôpital Bichat, Paris, France
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- Departement de Médecine Nucléaire, Université Paris-Cité, Assistance publique-Hopitaux de Paris, Hôpital Bichat, Paris, France
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- Departement de Médecine Interne, Université Paris-Cité, Assistance publique-Hopitaux de Paris, Hôpital Bichat, Paris, France
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- Departement de Médecine Interne, Université Paris-Cité, Assistance publique-Hopitaux de Paris, Hôpital Bichat, Paris, France
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- Departement d'Information Médicale, Université Paris-Cité, Assistance publique-Hopitaux de Paris, Hôpital Bichat, Paris, France
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- Departement de Rhumatologie, Université Paris-Cité, Assistance publique-Hopitaux de Paris, Hôpital Bichat, Paris, France
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- Departement de Médecine Interne, Université Paris-Cité, Assistance publique-Hopitaux de Paris, Hôpital Bichat, Paris, France
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- Departement de Médecine Interne, Université Paris-Cité, Assistance publique-Hopitaux de Paris, Hôpital Bichat, Paris, France.
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Tsalapaki C, Lazarini A, Argyriou E, Dania V, Boki K, Evangelatos G, Iliopoulos A, Pappa M, Sfikakis PP, Tektonidou MG, Georgountzos A, Kaltsonoudis E, Voulgari P, Drosos AA, Theotikos E, Papagoras C, Dimitroulas T, Garyfallos A, Kataxaki E, Vosvotekas G, Boumpas D, Hadziyannis E, Vassilopoulos D. Glucocorticoid discontinuation rate and risk factors for relapses in a contemporary cohort of patients with giant cell arteritis. Rheumatol Int 2024; 44:603-610. [PMID: 38300269 PMCID: PMC10914919 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-023-05527-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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The rates of relapses and therapy discontinuation in patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA) in the modern therapeutic era have not been defined. We aimed to evaluate the glucocorticoid (GC) discontinuation rate and the factors associated with relapses in a contemporary GCA cohort. Patient and treatment data were collected cross-sectionally at first evaluation and 2 years later (second evaluation), in a multicenter, prospective GCA cohort. Predictors of relapses were identified by logistic regression analyses. 243 patients with GCA were initially included (67% women, mean age at diagnosis: 72.1 years, median disease duration: 2 years) while 2 years later complete data for 160 patients were available and analyzed. All patients had received GCs at diagnosis (mean daily prednisolone dose: 40 mg) while during follow-up, 37% received non-biologic and 16% biologic agents, respectively. At second evaluation, 72% of patients were still on therapy (GCs: 58% and/or GC-sparing agents: 29%). Relapses occurred in 27% of patients during follow-up; by multivariable logistic regression analysis, large vessel involvement at diagnosis [odds ratio (OR) = 4.22], a cardiovascular event during follow-up (OR = 4.60) and a higher initial GC daily dose (OR = 1.04), were associated with these relapses. In this large, real-life, contemporary GCA cohort, the rates of GC discontinuation and relapses were 40% and 27%, respectively. Large vessel involvement, a higher GC dose at diagnosis and new cardiovascular events during follow-up were associated with relapses.
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- Christina Tsalapaki
- School of Medicine, General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration", 2nd Department of Medicine and Laboratory, Clinical Immunology-Rheumatology Unit, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 114 Vass. Sophias Ave., 115 27, Athens, Greece
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- General Hospital "Asklepieio", Rheumatology Clinic, Athens, Greece
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- General Hospital "Sismanogleio", Rheumatology Clinic, Athens, Greece
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- General Hospital "Sismanogleio", Rheumatology Clinic, Athens, Greece
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- School of Medicine, General Hospital "Laiko", 1st Department of Propedeutic Internal Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- School of Medicine, General Hospital "Laiko", 1st Department of Propedeutic Internal Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- School of Medicine, General Hospital "Laiko", 1st Department of Propedeutic Internal Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- School of Medicine, 4th Department of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Attikon University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- School of Medicine, General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration", 2nd Department of Medicine and Laboratory, Clinical Immunology-Rheumatology Unit, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 114 Vass. Sophias Ave., 115 27, Athens, Greece
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- School of Medicine, General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration", 2nd Department of Medicine and Laboratory, Clinical Immunology-Rheumatology Unit, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 114 Vass. Sophias Ave., 115 27, Athens, Greece.
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Nageswaran P, Ahmed S, Tahir H. Review of phase 2/3 trials in polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis. Expert Opin Emerg Drugs 2024; 29:5-17. [PMID: 38180809 DOI: 10.1080/14728214.2024.2303093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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INTRODUCTION GCA (giant cell arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica) are two overlapping inflammatory rheumatic conditions that are seen exclusively in older adults, sharing some common features. GCA is a clinical syndrome characterized by inflammation of the medium and large arteries, with both cranial and extracranial symptoms. PMR is a clinical syndrome characterized by stiffness in the neck, shoulder, and pelvic girdle muscles. Both are associated with constitutional symptoms. AREAS COVERED In this review, we assess the established and upcoming treatments for GCA and PMR. We review the current treatment landscape, completed trials, and upcoming trials in these conditions, to identify new and promising therapies. EXPERT OPINION Early use of glucocorticoids (GC) remains integral to the immediate management of PMR and GCA but being aware of patient co-morbidities that may influence treatment toxicity is paramount. As such GC sparing agents are required in the treatment of PMR. Currently there are limited treatment options available for PMR and GCA, and significant unmet needs remain. Newer mechanisms of action, and hence therapeutic options being studied include CD4 T cell co-stimulation blockade, IL-17 inhibition, IL-12/23 inhibition, GM-CSF inhibition, IL-1β inhibition, TNF-α antagonist and Jak inhibition, among others, which will be discussed in this review.
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- Department of Rheumatology, East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust, Colchester, UK
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- Department of Rheumatology, Royal Free London NHS Trust, London, UK
- Department of Medicine, University College London, London, UK
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Kaymakci MS, Warrington KJ, Kermani TA. New Therapeutic Approaches to Large-Vessel Vasculitis. Annu Rev Med 2024; 75:427-442. [PMID: 37683286 DOI: 10.1146/annurev-med-060622-100940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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Giant cell arteritis (GCA) and Takayasu arteritis (TAK) are large-vessel vasculitides affecting the aorta and its branches. Arterial damage from these diseases may result in ischemic complications, aneurysms, and dissections. Despite their similarities, the management of GCA and TAK differs. Glucocorticoids are used frequently but relapses are common, and glucocorticoid toxicity contributes to significant morbidity. Conventional immunosuppressive therapies can be beneficial in TAK, though their role in the management of GCA remains unclear. Tumor necrosis factor inhibitors improve remission rates and appear to limit vascular damage in TAK; these agents are not beneficial in GCA. Tocilizumab is the first biologic glucocorticoid-sparing agent approved for use in GCA and also appears to be effective in TAK. A better understanding of the pathogenesis of both conditions and the availability of targeted therapies hold much promise for future management.
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- Mahmut S Kaymakci
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA; ,
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA; ,
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Santa Monica, California, USA;
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Dejaco C, Kerschbaumer A, Aletaha D, Bond M, Hysa E, Camellino D, Ehlers L, Abril A, Appenzeller S, Cid MC, Dasgupta B, Duftner C, Grayson PC, Hellmich B, Hočevar A, Kermani TA, Matteson EL, Mollan SP, Neill L, Ponte C, Salvarani C, Sattui SE, Schmidt WA, Seo P, Smolen JS, Thiel J, Toro-Gutiérrez CE, Whitlock M, Buttgereit F. Treat-to-target recommendations in giant cell arteritis and polymyalgia rheumatica. Ann Rheum Dis 2024; 83:48-57. [PMID: 36828585 PMCID: PMC10803996 DOI: 10.1136/ard-2022-223429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To develop treat-to-target (T2T) recommendations in giant cell arteritis (GCA) and polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). METHODS A systematic literature review was conducted to retrieve data on treatment targets and outcomes in GCA/PMR as well as to identify the evidence for the effectiveness of a T2T-based management approach in these diseases. Based on evidence and expert opinion, the task force (29 participants from 10 countries consisting of physicians, a healthcare professional and a patient) developed recommendations, with consensus obtained through voting. The final level of agreement was provided anonymously. RESULTS Five overarching principles and six-specific recommendations were formulated. Management of GCA and PMR should be based on shared decisions between patient and physician recognising the need for urgent treatment of GCA to avoid ischaemic complications, and it should aim at maximising health-related quality of life in both diseases. The treatment targets are achievement and maintenance of remission, as well as prevention of tissue ischaemia and vascular damage. Comorbidities need to be considered when assessing disease activity and selecting treatment. CONCLUSION These are the first T2T recommendations for GCA and PMR. Treatment targets, as well as strategies to assess, achieve and maintain these targets have been defined. The research agenda highlights the gaps in evidence and the need for future research.
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- Christian Dejaco
- Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University, Graz, Austria
- Rheumatology, Hospital of Bruneck (ASAA-SABES), Teaching Hospital of the Paracelsius Medical University, Brunico, Italy
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- Abteilung für Rheumatologie, Medizinische Universitat Wien Universitatsklinik fur Innere Medizin III, Wien, Austria
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- Department of Rheumatology, Medizinische Universität Wien, Wien, Austria
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- Rheumatology, Hospital of Bruneck (ASAA-SABES), Teaching Hospital of the Paracelsius Medical University, Brunico, Italy
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- Laboratory of Experimental Rheumatology and Academic Division of Clinical Rheumatology, University of Genoa, Genova, Italy
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medical Specialties, Azienda Sanitaria Locale 3 Genovese, Arenzano, Italy
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Charite Medical Faculty Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Departamento de Clínica Médica. Facultade de Ciências Medicas da UNICAMP, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
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- Department of Autoimmune Diseases, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi I Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Clinical Division of Internal Medicine II, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- National Institutes of Health/NIAMS, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Klinik für Innere Medizin, Rheumatolgie und Immunologie, Medius Kliniken Kirchheim/Teck, University Tübingen, Kirchheim-Teck, Germany
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- Department of Rheumatology, Universitiy Medical Centre, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Medical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Rheumatology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Ophthalmology, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- Neurometabolism, Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Patient Charity Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis Scotland, Nethy Bridge, UK
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- Rheumatology, Centro Hospitalar Universitario Lisboa Norte EPE, Lisboa, Portugal
- Rheumatology Research Unit, Instituto de Medicina Molecular, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Unit of Rheumatology, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale-IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy
- Department of Surgery, Medicine, Dentistry and Morphological Sciences with Interest in Transplant, Oncology and Regenerative Medicine, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Rheumatology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Rheumatology, Medical University of Vienna, Wien, Austria
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- Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University, Graz, Austria
- Clinic for Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Freiburg, UK
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- Reference Center in Osteoporosis, Rheumatology & Dermatology, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Cali, Colombia
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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de Boysson H, Dumont A, Castan P, Gallou S, Boutemy J, Maigné G, Martin Silva N, Nguyen A, Deshayes S, Aouba A. Evolution of the Therapeutic Management of Giant Cell Arteritis: Analysis of Real-Life Practices over Two Timeframes (2014-2017 and 2018-2020). J Clin Med 2023; 12:7105. [PMID: 38002716 PMCID: PMC10672351 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12227105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Objectives: To determine how therapeutic strategies for giant cell arteritis (GCA), especially glucocorticoid (GC) management, evolved between 2014 and 2020. Patients and Methods: Consecutive GCA patients followed for at least 24 months in a single tertiary center were enrolled and separated into two groups: those diagnosed from 2014 to 2017 and those diagnosed from 2018 to 2020. GC doses (mg/kg/day) were analyzed at onset, at Month 3 (M3) and, if continued, at M6, M12, M18 and M24. Physicians' practices were also individually analyzed. Results: Among the 180 patients included, 96 (53%) were diagnosed in 2014-2017 and 84 (47%) in 2018-2020. All patients received GC at diagnosis without a difference in the initial dose between the two groups (p = 0.07). At M3, the daily dose was lower in patients treated after 2017 (p = 0.002). In patients who still received GC at M6 (p = 0.0008), M12 (p = 0.01) and M24 (p = 0.02), the daily GC dose was still lower in patients treated after 2017. The proportion of patients who definitively discontinued GC use before M18 (42% versus 21%, p = 0.003) was higher in those treated after 2017. The rates of immunosuppressant use were not different between the two time periods (31% versus 38%, p = 0.34), but tocilizumab replaced methotrexate. Significant differences were observed among practitioners regarding the GC doses at M6 (p = 0.04) and M12 (p = 0.04), the total GC duration (p = 0.02) and the ability to stop GC before M18 (p = 0.007). Conclusions: This real-life study showed a global change in GC management over time for GCA patients, with important variability among physicians' practices.
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- Hubert de Boysson
- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital, 14000 Caen, France; (A.D.); (S.G.)
- UFR de Santé, University of Caen Normandie, 14000 Caen, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital, 14000 Caen, France; (A.D.); (S.G.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital, 14000 Caen, France; (A.D.); (S.G.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital, 14000 Caen, France; (A.D.); (S.G.)
- UFR de Santé, University of Caen Normandie, 14000 Caen, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital, 14000 Caen, France; (A.D.); (S.G.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital, 14000 Caen, France; (A.D.); (S.G.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital, 14000 Caen, France; (A.D.); (S.G.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital, 14000 Caen, France; (A.D.); (S.G.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital, 14000 Caen, France; (A.D.); (S.G.)
- UFR de Santé, University of Caen Normandie, 14000 Caen, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital, 14000 Caen, France; (A.D.); (S.G.)
- UFR de Santé, University of Caen Normandie, 14000 Caen, France
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Quick V, Abusalameh M, Ahmed S, Alkoky H, Bukhari M, Carter S, Coath FL, Davidson B, Doddamani P, Dubey S, Ducker G, Griffiths B, Gullick N, Heaney J, Holloway A, Htut EEP, Hughes M, Irvine H, Kinder A, Kurshid A, Lim J, Ludwig DR, Malik M, Mercer L, Mulhearn B, Nair JR, Patel R, Robson J, Saha P, Tansley S, Mackie SL. Relapse after cessation of weekly tocilizumab for giant cell arteritis: a multicentre service evaluation in England. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2023:kead604. [PMID: 37952183 DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/kead604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES The National Health Service in England funds 12 months of weekly subcutaneous tocilizumab (qwTCZ) for patients with relapsing or refractory giant cell arteritis (GCA). During the COVID-19 pandemic, some patients were allowed longer treatment. We sought to describe what happened to patients after cessation of qwTCZ. METHODS Multicentre service evaluation of relapse after stopping qwTCZ for GCA. The log-rank test was used to identify significant differences in time to relapse. RESULTS 336 GCA patients were analysed from 40 centres, treated with qwTCZ for a median (interquartile range, IQR) of 12 (12-17) months. At time of stopping qwTCZ, median (IQR) prednisolone dose was 2 (0-5) mg/day. By 6, 12 and 24 months after stopping qwTCZ, 21.4%, 35.4% and 48.6% respectively had relapsed, requiring an increase in prednisolone dose to a median (IQR) of 20 (10-40) mg/day. 33.6% of relapsers had a major relapse as defined by EULAR. Time to relapse was shorter in those that had previously also relapsed during qwTCZ treatment (P = 0.0017); in those not in remission at qwTCZ cessation (P = 0.0036); and in those with large vessel involvement on imaging (P = 0.0296). Age ≥65, gender, GCA-related sight loss, qwTCZ treatment duration, TCZ taper, prednisolone dosing, and conventional synthetic DMARD use were not associated with time to relapse. CONCLUSION Up to half our patients with GCA relapsed after stopping qwTCZ, often requiring a substantial increase in prednisolone dose. One third of relapsers had a major relapse. Extended use of TCZ or repeat treatment for relapse should be considered for these patients.
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- Vanessa Quick
- Rheumatology Department, Luton, Dunstable University Hospital, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bedford, UKand
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- Rheumatology Department, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Devon, UK
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- Rheumatology Department, The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle, UK
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- Rheumatology Department, Luton, Dunstable University Hospital, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bedford, UKand
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- Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK
- Rheumatology Department, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Lancaster, UK
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- Rheumatology Department, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, UK
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- Rheumatology Department, Southend University Hospital NHS Trust, Southend, UK
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- Rheumatology Department, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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- Rheumatology Department, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Rheumatology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
- Nuffield Dept of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Rheumatology Department, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, UK
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- Rheumatology Department, The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle, UK
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- Rheumatology Department, University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust, Coventry, UK
- Rheumatology Department, Coventry & Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Warwick, UK
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- Rheumatology Department, The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle, UK
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- Rheumatology Department, Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Rheumatology, Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals, Cambridge, UK
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- Rheumatology Department, Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall, UK
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- Department of Rheumatology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Rheumatology Department, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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- Rheumatology Department, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Poole, UK
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- Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Rheumatology Department University College London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Rheumatology Department, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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- Rheumatology Department, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, Stockport, UK
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Bath, Bath, UK
- Royal United Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Royal United Hospitals Bath, Bath, UK
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- Rheumatology Department, Liverpool University Hospitals (Aintree), Liverpool, UK
- The National Behcet's Centre of Excellence, Liverpool, UK
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- Rheumatology Department, Manchester University Foundation NHS Trust, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, UK
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- Centre for Health and Clinical Research, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
- Department of Rheumatology, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Rheumatology Department, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, UK
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Bath, Bath, UK
- Royal United Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Royal United Hospitals Bath, Bath, UK
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- Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
- NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK
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Sugihara T, Uchida HA, Yoshifuji H, Maejima Y, Naniwa T, Katsumata Y, Okazaki T, Ishizaki J, Murakawa Y, Ogawa N, Dobashi H, Horita T, Tanaka Y, Furuta S, Takeuchi T, Komagata Y, Nakaoka Y, Harigai M. Association between the patterns of large-vessel lesions and treatment outcomes in patients with large-vessel giant cell arteritis. Mod Rheumatol 2023; 33:1145-1153. [PMID: 36218378 DOI: 10.1093/mr/roac122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We aimed to identify associations between patterns of large-vessel lesions of large-vessel giant cell arteritis (LV-GCA) and treatment outcomes. METHODS We extracted data on 68 newly diagnosed patients with LV-GCA from a retrospective, multi-centric, nationwide registry of GCA patients treated with glucocorticoids between 2007 and 2014. Patients with aortic lesions were identified based on the findings from contrast-enhanced computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, or positron emission tomography-computed tomography (Group 2, n = 49). Patients without aortic lesions were subdivided into LV-GCA with or without subclavian lesions defined as Group 1 (n = 9) or Group 3 (n = 10), respectively. The primary outcome evaluation was failure to achieve clinical remission by Week 24 and/or relapse within 104 weeks. RESULTS The mean age and proportion of patients with cranial lesions and polymyalgia rheumatica in Group 2 were numerically lower than in the other two groups. Large-vessel lesions in Group 3 included carotid, pulmonary, renal, hepatic, or mesenteric lesions. The cumulative rate of poor treatment outcomes >2 years was 11.1%, 55.3%, and 88.0% in Groups 1, 2, and 3, respectively (by Kaplan-Meier analysis). The mean time to poor outcome was significantly different between the groups. CONCLUSIONS Classification by subclavian and aortic lesions may be useful to determine treatment strategy.
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- Takahiko Sugihara
- Department of Lifetime Clinical Immunology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Medicine and Rheumatology, Tokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatologyand Allergology, St. Marianna University Faculty of Medicine, Kawasaki, Japan
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- Department of Chronic Kidney Disease and Cardiovascular Disease, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Nagoya City University Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Tokyo Women's Medical University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatologyand Allergology, St. Marianna University Faculty of Medicine, Kawasaki, Japan
- National Hospital Organization, Shizuoka Medical Center, Shimizu, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Clinical Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology, Shimane University Faculty of Medicine, Izumo, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine 3, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology, Rheumatology and Respiratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Kagawa University, Kagawa, Japan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Nephrology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- The First Department of Internal Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Chiba University Hospital, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- First Department of Internal Medicine, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Vascular Physiology, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center Research Institute, Suita, Japan
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Tokyo Women's Medical University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Schmidt WA, Dasgupta B, Sloane J, Giannelou A, Xu Y, Unizony SH, Mackie SL, Gonzalez-Gay MA, Spiera R, Warrington KJ, Villiger PM, Nivens MC, Akinlade B, Lin Y, Buttgereit F, Stone JH. A phase 3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of sarilumab in patients with giant cell arteritis. Arthritis Res Ther 2023; 25:199. [PMID: 37840134 PMCID: PMC10577982 DOI: 10.1186/s13075-023-03177-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is primarily treated with glucocorticoids (GCs), which have substantial toxicity. Tocilizumab, an interleukin-6-receptor inhibitor (IL-6Ri), showed beneficial effects in GCA, leading to its approval. This study investigated the efficacy and safety of sarilumab (another IL-6Ri) in GCA. METHODS This Phase 3, double-blind study comprised a 52-week treatment period and a 24-week follow-up phase. Eligible GCA patients were randomized to receive sarilumab 200 mg (SAR200 + 26W) or 150 mg (SAR150 + 26W) with a 26-week GC taper, or placebo with a 52-week (PBO + 52W) or 26-week (PBO + 26W) GC taper. The primary efficacy endpoint was sustained remission (SR) at week 52. Additional endpoints were SR at week 24, cumulative GC dose, and safety. The study was discontinued prematurely due to protracted recruitment timelines, because of the impact of COVID-19. Therefore, only descriptive statistics were summarized. RESULTS Of the planned 360 subjects, only 83 were randomized and 36 were included in the week 52 analysis. At week 52, 46% (n = 6/13) of patients in SAR200 + 26W, 43% (n = 3/7) in SAR150 + 26W, 30% (n = 3/10) in PBO + 52W, and 0 (n = 0/6) in PBO + 26W taper groups achieved SR. Sensitivity analyses, excluding acute-phase reactants from the SR definition, showed similar results for SAR groups, but 60% (n = 6/10) in PBO + 52W and 17% (n = 1/6) in PBO + 26W taper groups achieved SR at week 52. Similar findings were noted at week 24. The proportions of patients who adhered to GC taper from week 12 through week 52 in each group were as follows: 46% (n = 6/13, SAR200 + 26W), 43% (n = 3/7, SAR150 + 26W), 60% (n = 6/10, PBO + 52W), and 33% (n = 2/6, PBO + 26W). The median actual cumulative GC dose received in the SAR200 + 26W group was lower than other groups. Most patients (80-100%) experienced treatment-emergent adverse events, with similar incidences reported across groups. CONCLUSIONS Owing to the small sample size due to the early termination, it is difficult to draw clear conclusions from this study. There were no unexpected safety findings. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03600805. Registered on July 26, 2018.
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- Wolfgang A Schmidt
- Medical Centre for Rheumatology Berlin-Buch, Immanuel Krankenhaus Berlin, Lindenberger Weg 19, Berlin, 13125, Germany.
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- Southend University Hospital, Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Essex, UK
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- Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
- Leeds Biomedical Research Centre, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK
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- Rheumatology Division, IIS-Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Madrid, Spain
- University of Cantabria, IDIVAL, Santander, Spain
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- Department of Medicine, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Medical Center Monbijou, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Samec MJ, Rakholiya J, Langenfeld H, Crowson CS, Abril A, Wang B, Mertz L, Rodriguez-Pla A, Bansal P, Burke M, Jaquith J, Weyand C, Warrington KJ, Koster MJ. Relapse Risk and Safety of Long-Term Tocilizumab Use Among Patients With Giant Cell Arteritis: A Single-Enterprise Cohort Study. J Rheumatol 2023; 50:1310-1317. [PMID: 37321636 PMCID: PMC10543396 DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.2022-1214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the safety and efficacy of tocilizumab (TCZ) in giant cell arteritis (GCA) in a large North American cohort. METHODS Patients with GCA treated with TCZ between January 1, 2010, and May 15, 2020, were retrospectively identified. Kaplan-Meier methods were used to estimate time to TCZ discontinuation and time to first relapse after TCZ discontinuation. Poisson regression models were used to compare annualized relapse rates before, during, and after TCZ use. Age- and sex-adjusted risk factors associated with relapse on and off TCZ and development of adverse events of significant interest (AESIs) were examined using Cox models. RESULTS One hundred fourteen patients (60.5% female) were included with mean (SD) age 70.4 (8.2) years. Median duration from GCA diagnosis to TCZ start was 4.5 months. Median overall duration of TCZ treatment was 2.3 years. Relapse rate prior to TCZ start (0.84 relapses/person-year) was 3-fold reduced while on TCZ (0.28 relapses/person-year; P < 0.001) but increased to 0.64 relapses/person-year after TCZ discontinuation. Fifty-two patients stopped TCZ after a median of 16.8 months; 27 relapsed after discontinuation (median: 8.4 months; 58% relapsed within 12 months). Only 14.9% of patients stopped TCZ because of AESIs. Neither dose/route of TCZ, presence of large-vessel vasculitis, nor duration of TCZ therapy prior to discontinuation predicted relapse after TCZ stop. CONCLUSION TCZ is well tolerated in GCA, with low rates of discontinuation for AESIs. However, relapse occurred in > 50% despite median treatment > 12 months. Since the duration of TCZ prior to discontinuation did not significantly affect subsequent risk of GCA recurrence, further research is needed to determine the optimal duration of therapy.
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- Matthew J Samec
- M.J. Samec, MD, J. Rakholiya, MBBS, M. Burke, APRN, CNP, J. Jaquith, CCRC, C. Weyand, MD, PhD, K.J. Warrington, MD, M.J. Koster, MD, Division of Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- M.J. Samec, MD, J. Rakholiya, MBBS, M. Burke, APRN, CNP, J. Jaquith, CCRC, C. Weyand, MD, PhD, K.J. Warrington, MD, M.J. Koster, MD, Division of Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- H. Langenfeld, MPH, Division of Clinical Trials and Biostatistics, Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- C.S. Crowson, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, and Division of Clinical Trials and Biostatistics, Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- A. Abril, MD, B. Wang, MD, Division of Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
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- A. Abril, MD, B. Wang, MD, Division of Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
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- L. Mertz, MD, A. Rodriguez-Pla, MD, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona
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- L. Mertz, MD, A. Rodriguez-Pla, MD, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona
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- P. Bansal, MBBS, Division of Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA
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- M.J. Samec, MD, J. Rakholiya, MBBS, M. Burke, APRN, CNP, J. Jaquith, CCRC, C. Weyand, MD, PhD, K.J. Warrington, MD, M.J. Koster, MD, Division of Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- M.J. Samec, MD, J. Rakholiya, MBBS, M. Burke, APRN, CNP, J. Jaquith, CCRC, C. Weyand, MD, PhD, K.J. Warrington, MD, M.J. Koster, MD, Division of Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- M.J. Samec, MD, J. Rakholiya, MBBS, M. Burke, APRN, CNP, J. Jaquith, CCRC, C. Weyand, MD, PhD, K.J. Warrington, MD, M.J. Koster, MD, Division of Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- M.J. Samec, MD, J. Rakholiya, MBBS, M. Burke, APRN, CNP, J. Jaquith, CCRC, C. Weyand, MD, PhD, K.J. Warrington, MD, M.J. Koster, MD, Division of Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- M.J. Samec, MD, J. Rakholiya, MBBS, M. Burke, APRN, CNP, J. Jaquith, CCRC, C. Weyand, MD, PhD, K.J. Warrington, MD, M.J. Koster, MD, Division of Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota;
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Moreel L, Betrains A, Molenberghs G, Blockmans D, Vanderschueren S. Duration of Treatment With Glucocorticoids in Giant Cell Arteritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Clin Rheumatol 2023; 29:291-297. [PMID: 36126266 DOI: 10.1097/rhu.0000000000001897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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ABSTRACT The aim of this meta-analysis was to estimate the mean duration of glucocorticoid (GC) treatment in patients with giant cell arteritis. PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases were searched from inception until November 30, 2021. The outcome measures were the proportion of patients on GCs at years 1, 2, and 5 after diagnosis and the mean GC dose (in the entire cohort and expressed in prednisone equivalents) at these time points. Twenty-two studies involving a total of 1786 patients were included. The pooled proportions of patients taking GCs at years 1, 2, and 5 were 89.7% (95% confidence interval [CI], 83.2%-93.9%), 75.2% (95% CI, 58.7%-86.6%), and 44.3% (95% CI, 15.2%-77.6%), respectively. The pooled GC dose at years 1 and 2 was 9.1 mg/d (95% CI, 2.8-15.5 mg/d) and 7.8 mg/d (95% CI, 1.4-14.1 mg/d), respectively. The proportion of patients taking GCs at year 1 was lower in multicenter studies ( p = 0.003), in randomized controlled trials ( p = 0.01), and in studies using a GC-tapering schedule ( p = 0.01). There were no significant differences in the proportion of patients taking GCs at years 1 and 2 according to study design (retrospective vs. prospective), initial GC dose, use of pulse GCs, publication year, enrolment period, duration of follow-up, age, and sex. This meta-analysis showed that giant cell arteritis is a chronic disease that requires substantial and prolonged GC treatment in a considerable proportion of patients. A predefined GC-tapering schedule may help to avoid inadequately long GC treatment.
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- Interuniversity Institute for Biostatistics and Statistical Bioinformatics (L-biostat), KU Leuven and Hasselt University, Leuven, Belgium
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Nepal D, Putman M, Unizony S. Giant Cell Arteritis and Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Treatment Approaches and New Targets. Rheum Dis Clin North Am 2023; 49:505-521. [PMID: 37331730 DOI: 10.1016/j.rdc.2023.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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Prolonged glucocorticoid tapers have been the standard of care for giant cell arteritis (GCA) and polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), but recent advancements have improved outcomes for patients with GCA while reducing glucocorticoid-related toxicities. Many patients with GCA and PMR still experience persistent or relapsing disease, and cumulative exposure to glucocorticoids for both diseases remains high. The objective of this review is to define current treatment approaches as well as new therapeutic targets and strategies. Studies investigating inhibition of cytokine pathways, including interleukin-6, interleukin-17, interleukin-23, granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor, Janus kinase-signal transduction and activator of transcription, and others, will be reviewed.
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- Desh Nepal
- Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Hub for Collaborative Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Rheumatology, 6th Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Hub for Collaborative Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Rheumatology, 6th Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, Vasculitis and Glomerulonephritis Center, Harvard Medical School, 55 Fruit Street, Yawkey 4B, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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Goulabchand R, Qian AS, Nguyen NH, Singh AG, Roubille C, Parreau S, Singh N, Singh S. Burden, Causes, and Outcomes of Hospitalization in Patients With Giant Cell Arteritis: A US National Cohort Study. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2023; 75:1830-1837. [PMID: 36576029 PMCID: PMC10300231 DOI: 10.1002/acr.25081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Giant cell arteritis (GCA) has a relapsing-remitting course and is associated with a high burden of comorbidities, leading to repeated hospitalizations. This study was undertaken to investigate the burden, risk factors, causes, and outcomes of hospitalization and readmission in GCA patients in a US national cohort. METHODS Using the 2017 US National Readmission Database, we identified adults ≥50 years of age hospitalized with GCA between January and June 2017, with at least 6 months of follow-up. We estimated the burden of hospitalization including 6-month risk of readmission, total days spent in hospital, and costs, annually. We examined patient-, hospital-, and index hospitalization-related factors for 6-month readmission and total days of hospitalization using binomial logistic regression. RESULTS Our study included 1,206 patients hospitalized with GCA (70% women, median age 77 years), with 13% of patients experiencing GCA-related ophthalmologic complications at index hospital admission. On follow-up, 3% died, and 34% of patients were readmitted within 6 months, primarily for infections (23%) and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) (15%). Charlson comorbidity index (CCI) of ≥1, smoking, and obesity were associated with readmission. GCA patients spent a median of 5 days/year in hospital (interquartile range [IQR] 3-11), with those in the top quartile spending 19 days/year in hospital (IQR 14-26). CONCLUSION GCA patients frequently experience unplanned health care utilization, with 1 in 3 patients experiencing readmission within 6 months, and 3% dying within the follow-up period. Infection and CVDs are common causes of readmission and may be related to glucocorticoid exposure. Population health management strategies are required in these vulnerable GCA patients.
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- Radjiv Goulabchand
- Radjiv Goulabchand, MD, PhD: CHU Nimes, University of Montpellier, Nîmes, France, and University of California San Diego, La Jolla
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- Alexander S. Qian, MD, Nghia H. Nguyen, MD, Abha G. Singh, MD, Camille Roubille, MD, PhD, Siddharth Singh, MD, MS: University of California San Diego, La Jolla
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- Alexander S. Qian, MD, Nghia H. Nguyen, MD, Abha G. Singh, MD, Camille Roubille, MD, PhD, Siddharth Singh, MD, MS: University of California San Diego, La Jolla
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- Alexander S. Qian, MD, Nghia H. Nguyen, MD, Abha G. Singh, MD, Camille Roubille, MD, PhD, Siddharth Singh, MD, MS: University of California San Diego, La Jolla
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- Alexander S. Qian, MD, Nghia H. Nguyen, MD, Abha G. Singh, MD, Camille Roubille, MD, PhD, Siddharth Singh, MD, MS: University of California San Diego, La Jolla
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- Simon Parreau, MD, MSCI: Limoges University Hospital Center, Limoges, France
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- Namrata Singh, MD, MSCI: University of Washington, Seattle
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- Alexander S. Qian, MD, Nghia H. Nguyen, MD, Abha G. Singh, MD, Camille Roubille, MD, PhD, Siddharth Singh, MD, MS: University of California San Diego, La Jolla
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Mensch N, Hemmig AK, Aschwanden M, Imfeld S, Stegert M, Recher M, Staub D, Kyburz D, Berger CT, Daikeler T. Rapid glucocorticoid tapering regimen in patients with giant cell arteritis: a single centre cohort study. RMD Open 2023; 9:e003301. [PMID: 37460275 DOI: 10.1136/rmdopen-2023-003301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES We evaluated the feasibility of a rapid glucocorticoid tapering regimen to reduce glucocorticoid exposure in patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA) treated with glucocorticoids only. METHODS Newly diagnosed patients with GCA treated with a planned 26-week glucocorticoid tapering regimen at the University Hospital Basel were included. Data on relapses, cumulative steroid doses (CSD) and therapy-related adverse effects were collected from patients' records. RESULTS Of 47 patients (64% women, median age 72 years), 32 patients (68%) had relapsed. Most relapses were minor (28/32) and 2/3 of those were isolated increased inflammatory markers (19/32). Among major relapses, one resulted in permanent vision loss. The median time until relapse was 99 days (IQR 71-127) and median glucocorticoid dose at relapse was 8 mg (IQR 5-16). Nine of 47 patients stopped glucocorticoids after a median duration of 35 weeks and did not relapse within 1 year. Median CSD at 12 months was 4164 mg which is lower compared with published data. Glucocorticoid-associated adverse effects occurred in 40% of patients, most frequently were new onset or worsening hypertension (19%), diabetes (11%) and severe infections (11%). CONCLUSION We could demonstrate that 32% of patients remained relapse-free and 19% off glucocorticoids at 1 year after treatment with a rapid glucocorticoid tapering regimen. Most relapses were minor and could be handled with temporarily increased glucocorticoid doses. Consequently, the CSD at 12 months was much lower than reported in published cohorts. Thus, further reducing treatment-associated damage in patients with GCA by decreasing CSD seems to be possible.
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- Noemi Mensch
- Department of Rheumatology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Angiology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Angiology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Rheumatology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- University Centre for Immunology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Biomedicine, Immunodeficiency, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Angiology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Rheumatology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- University Centre for Immunology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Biomedicine, Translational Immunology, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Rheumatology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Trives-Folguera L, Molina-Collada J, López K, Rivera J, Serrano-Benavente B, Anzola-Alfaro AM, Castrejón I, Álvaro-Gracia JM, Martínez-Barrio J. Oral or pulse glucocorticoid use at the onset of giant cell arteritis and its influence on the risk of relapse: a retrospective study. Rheumatol Int 2023; 43:1333-1340. [PMID: 37027021 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-023-05321-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
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The objective is to investigate whether initial therapy with intravenous methylprednisolone pulses (ivMTP) or oral glucocorticoid (OG) influences the relapse rate in giant cell arteritis (GCA) patients. This is a retrospective observational study of patients with GCA from 2004 to 2021. Demographics, clinical and laboratory variables, cumulative glucocorticoid dose and relapse rate at 6-month follow-up defined according to EULAR recommendations were recorded. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were used to determine possible risk factors for relapse. A total of 74 GCA patients were included for analysis (54 (73%) female, mean (SD) age 77.2 (7.4) years). Overall, 47 (63.5%) patients received ivMTP at disease onset and 27 (36.5%) OG. Mean (SD) cumulative prednisone dose (mg) at 6-month follow-up was 3790.7 (1832.7) for patients with ivMTP vs 4298.1 (2930.6) for the OG group, p = 0.37. A total of 15 (20.3%) relapses occurred at 6-month follow-up. Relapse rates did not differ according to the initial therapy (19.1 vs 22.2%, respectively, p = 0.75). In the multivariate analysis, fever at disease onset (OR 4.837; CI 1.1-21.6) and dyslipidemia (OR 5.651; CI 1.1-28.4) were independent predictors for relapse. Initial therapy with ivMTP or OG does not influence the relapse rate of GCA patients. Fever at disease onset and dyslipidemia are independent predictors of disease relapse.
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- Laura Trives-Folguera
- Department of Rheumatology, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Calle del Dr. Esquerdo, 46, 28007, Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Rheumatology, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Calle del Dr. Esquerdo, 46, 28007, Madrid, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón (IiSGM), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Rheumatology, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Calle del Dr. Esquerdo, 46, 28007, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Rheumatology, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Calle del Dr. Esquerdo, 46, 28007, Madrid, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón (IiSGM), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Rheumatology, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Calle del Dr. Esquerdo, 46, 28007, Madrid, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón (IiSGM), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Rheumatology, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Calle del Dr. Esquerdo, 46, 28007, Madrid, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón (IiSGM), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Rheumatology, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Calle del Dr. Esquerdo, 46, 28007, Madrid, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón (IiSGM), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Rheumatology, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Calle del Dr. Esquerdo, 46, 28007, Madrid, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón (IiSGM), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Rheumatology, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Calle del Dr. Esquerdo, 46, 28007, Madrid, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón (IiSGM), Madrid, Spain
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Narváez J, Estrada P, LLop D, Vidal-Montal P, Brugarolas E, Maymó-Paituvi P, Palacios-Olid J, Nolla JM. Efficacy and safety of leflunomide in the management of large vessel vasculitis: A systematic review and metaanalysis of cohort studies. Semin Arthritis Rheum 2023; 59:152166. [PMID: 36645992 DOI: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2023.152166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The search for new glucocorticoid-sparing disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs continues to be an unmet need in large vessel vasculitis (LVV). This report aims to assess the effectiveness and safety of leflunomide (LEF) in Takayasu arteritis (TA) and giant cell arteritis (GCA). METHODS We systematically reviewed the literature, searching for studies evaluating the efficacy of LEF in LVV. A meta-analysis was conducted using the random-effects method. RESULTS The literature search identified eight studies that assessed LEF in TAK and seven in GCA. All were uncontrolled observational studies with a high risk of bias, implying a low or very-low certainty of evidence. In TAK, the pooled proportion of patients achieving at least a partial remission was 75% (95% CI: 0.64-0.84), angiographic stabilization was observed in 86% (0.77-0.94) and relapses in 12% (0.05-0.21). The mean reduction in the prednisolone dose (MRPD) after LEF treatment was 15.7 mg/d (10.28-21.16). Adverse events were observed in 8% of patients (0.02-0.16). Comparison of LEF with methotrexate (MTX) or cyclophosphamide revealed LEF to be superior in terms of remission induction, relapse prevention, and tolerance. When compared with tofacitinib, both drugs demonstrated comparable efficacy. In GCA, the pooled proportion of patients achieving at least a partial remission was 60% (0.17-0.95). The MRPD after LEF treatment was 15.63 mg/d (1.29-32.55) and 53% of the patients were able to discontinue glucocorticoids (0.25 - 0.80). Relapses were observed in 21% of cases (0.14- 0.28) and adverse events in 28% (0.12-0.46). Comparison of LEF with MTX showed similar efficacy and tolerance. CONCLUSION LEF is well tolerated and might be effective for patients with TAK and GCA.
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- Javier Narváez
- Department of Rheumatology. Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge. Barcelona, Spain.
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- Servicio de Reumatología. Hospital de Sant Joan Despí - Moisés Broggi. Barcelona, Spain
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- Unitat de Recerca de Lípids i Arteriosclerosi. Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Reus. Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili. Tarragona, Spain
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- Department of Rheumatology. Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge. Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Rheumatology. Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge. Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Rheumatology. Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge. Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Rheumatology. Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge. Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Rheumatology. Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge. Barcelona, Spain
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Springer JM, Kermani TA. Recent advances in the treatment of giant cell arteritis. Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol 2023; 37:101830. [PMID: 37328409 DOI: 10.1016/j.berh.2023.101830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a systemic, granulomatous, large-vessel vasculitis that affects individuals over the age of 50 years. Morbidity from disease includes cranial manifestations which can cause irreversible blindness, while extra-cranial manifestations can cause vascular damage with large-artery stenosis, occlusions, aortitis, aneurysms, and dissections. Glucocorticoids while efficacious are associated with significant adverse effects. Furthermore, despite treatment with glucocorticoids, relapses are common. An understanding of the pathogenesis of GCA has led to the discovery of tocilizumab as an efficacious steroid-sparing therapy while additional therapeutic targets affecting different inflammatory pathways are under investigation. Surgical treatment may be indicated in cases of refractory ischemia or aortic complications but data on surgical outcomes are limited. Despite the recent advances, many unmet needs exist, including the identification of patients or subsets of GCA who would benefit from earlier initiation of adjunctive therapies, patients who may warrant long-term immunosuppression and medications that sustain permanent remission. The impact of medications like tocilizumab on long-term outcomes, including the development of aortic aneurysms and vascular damage also warrants investigation.
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- Jason M Springer
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1161 21st Avenue Sound, T3113 Medical Center North, Nashville, TN, 37232, USA.
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- University of California Los Angeles, 2020 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 540, Santa Monica, CA, 90404, USA.
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Tomelleri A, Rinaldi E, Campochiaro C, Picchio M, Dagna L. Successful use of ixekizumab for glucocorticoid-free remission maintenance in giant cell arteritis. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2023; 62:e24-e26. [PMID: 35861513 PMCID: PMC9891411 DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/keac416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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- Alessandro Tomelleri
- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University.,Unit of Immunology, Rheumatology, Allergy and Rare Diseases
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- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University.,Unit of Immunology, Rheumatology, Allergy and Rare Diseases
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- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University.,Nuclear Medicine Department, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University.,Unit of Immunology, Rheumatology, Allergy and Rare Diseases
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Moreel L, Betrains A, Molenberghs G, Vanderschueren S, Blockmans D. Epidemiology and predictors of relapse in giant cell arteritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Joint Bone Spine 2023; 90:105494. [PMID: 36410684 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbspin.2022.105494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Revised: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to estimate the timing of relapse, the prevalence of multiple relapses and the predictors of relapse in patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA). METHODS PubMed, Embase and Cochrane databases were searched from inception till November, 30 2021. Outcome measures include cumulative relapse rate (CRR) of first relapse at year 1, 2, and 5 after treatment initiation, CRR of second and third relapse and predictors of relapse. RESULTS Thirty studies (2595 patients) were included for timing of relapse, 16 studies (1947 patients) for prevalence of multiple relapses and 40 studies (4213 patients) for predictors of relapse. One-year, 2-year and 5-year CRRs were 32% [95% confidence interval (CI) 22-43%], 44% [95% CI 31-59%], and 47% [95% CI 27-67%], respectively. The duration of scheduled glucocorticoid therapy was negatively associated with the 1-year CRR (P=0.03). CRR of second and third relapse were 30% [95% CI 21-40] and 17% [95% CI 8-33%], respectively. Female sex (OR 1.43) and large vessel involvement (OR 2.04) were predictors of relapse. CONCLUSION Relapse occurred in almost half of GCA patients mainly during the first two years after diagnosis. One in three patients had multiple relapses. The optimal glucocorticoid tapering schedule, which seeks a balance between the lowest relapse risk and the shortest glucocorticoid duration, needs to be determined in future studies. Longer scheduled glucocorticoid therapy or early introduction of glucocorticoid-sparing agents may be warranted in female patients and patients with large vessel involvement.
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- Lien Moreel
- Department of General Internal Medicine, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Transplantation, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Transplantation, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Interuniversity Institute for Biostatistics and Statistical Bioinformatics (I-BioStat), University of Leuven and Hasselt University, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Transplantation, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; European Reference Network for Immunodeficiency, Autoinflammatory, Autoimmune and Pediatric Rheumatic disease (ERN-RITA), Belgium
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Transplantation, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; European Reference Network for Immunodeficiency, Autoinflammatory, Autoimmune and Pediatric Rheumatic disease (ERN-RITA), Belgium
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Mainbourg S, Tabary A, Cucherat M, Gueyffier F, Lobbes H, Aussedat M, Grenet G, Durieu I, Samson M, Lega JC. Indirect Comparison of Glucocorticoid-Sparing Agents for Remission Maintenance in Giant Cell Arteritis: A Network Meta-analysis. Mayo Clin Proc 2022; 97:1824-1835. [PMID: 35995627 DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2022.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2021] [Revised: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare and rank the effect of glucocorticoid-sparing agents in giant cell arteritis (GCA), for which several drugs have been evaluated but with a benefit-risk balance that remains uncertain. METHODS The MEDLINE and Clinical Trials databases were searched up to November 2021; all randomized controlled trials investigating glucocorticoids in GCA were included. The glucocorticoid regimen was dichotomized into short (≤6 months) or prolonged (>6 months) use. Risk of relapse and safety were estimated using network meta-analysis with frequentist random effects models. RESULTS Of the 96 records screened, 8 trials were included (572 patients). The trials compared glucocorticoids and a sparing agent: tocilizumab (2 trials), oral methotrexate (3 trials), infliximab (1 trial), etanercept (1 trial), and adalimumab (1 trial). The pooled prevalence of GCA relapse was 52.6% (95% CI, 38.1 to 66.9). The risk of relapse was significantly lower with tocilizumab compared with methotrexate (relative risk [RR], 0.41; 95% CI, 0.17 to 0.97) and prolonged (RR, 0.41; 95% CI, 0.20 to 0.83) and short (RR, 0.32; 95% CI, 0.16 to 0.66) glucocorticoid use. The risk of relapse was not significantly different with methotrexate compared with short (RR, 0.79; 95% CI, 0.48 to 1.31) and prolonged (RR, 0.95; 95% CI, 0.31 to 2.89) glucocorticoid use. The frequency of serious adverse events and serious infection was comparable between the different drugs. The certainty of the evidence was low to very low. CONCLUSION This meta-analysis suggests that tocilizumab may be superior to other sparing agents to prevent GCA relapse, but with a low to very low certainty of evidence, and that safety is comparable to the other drugs. REGISTRATION The protocol of the meta-analysis is registered in the international prospective register of systematic reviews PROSPERO (https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/; registration CRD42020112387).
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- Sabine Mainbourg
- Service de médecine interne et vasculaire, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Pierre-Bénite, France; Lyon immunopathology Federation (LIFe), Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France; Université de Lyon, Université Lyon 1, CNRS, Laboratoire de Biométrie et Biologie Evolutive UMR 5558, Villeurbanne, France.
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- Service de médecine interne et vasculaire, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Pierre-Bénite, France
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- Service de pharmacotoxicologie, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France; Université de Lyon, Université Lyon 1, CNRS, Laboratoire de Biométrie et Biologie Evolutive UMR 5558, Villeurbanne, France
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- Université de Lyon, Université Lyon 1, CNRS, Laboratoire de Biométrie et Biologie Evolutive UMR 5558, Villeurbanne, France
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- Service de médecine interne, Hôpital Estaing, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Clermont-Ferrand, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Service de court séjour gériatrique, Hôpital des Charpennes, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Villeurbanne, France
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- Service de pharmacotoxicologie, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France; Université de Lyon, Université Lyon 1, CNRS, Laboratoire de Biométrie et Biologie Evolutive UMR 5558, Villeurbanne, France
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- Service de médecine interne et vasculaire, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Pierre-Bénite, France; Université de Lyon, Université Lyon 1, Health Services and Performance Research EA7425, Lyon, France
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- Service de médecine interne et d'immunologie clinique, CHU Dijon Bourgogne, Hôpital François Mitterrand, Dijon, France
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- Service de médecine interne et vasculaire, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Pierre-Bénite, France; Lyon immunopathology Federation (LIFe), Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France; Université de Lyon, Université Lyon 1, CNRS, Laboratoire de Biométrie et Biologie Evolutive UMR 5558, Villeurbanne, France
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de Boysson H, Barakat C, Dumont A, Boutemy J, Martin Silva N, Maigné G, Nguyen A, Lavergne A, Castan P, Gallou S, Sultan A, Deshayes S, Aouba A. Tolerance of glucocorticoids in giant cell arteritis: a study of patient-reported adverse events. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2022; 61:3567-3575. [PMID: 34919673 DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/keab921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Revised: 12/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess patients' self-reported glucocorticoid (GC)-related adverse events (AEs) in a GCA population. METHODS A questionnaire was sent to the 100 patients most recently diagnosed with GCA in a tertiary centre. This questionnaire included open- and close-ended questions on the disease and GC effects. Eight primary AE areas were analysed: cardiovascular, metabolic, muscle, cognitive and psychologic, bone, cutaneous and hairiness, infective and visual complications. Including derivative subitems from preceding areas, a total of 18 GC-related AEs were analysed separately and according to GC duration. RESULTS Ninety patients were analysed and 89 (99%) reported at least one GC-related AE [median 6 (range 1-11)]. Cognitive and psychological changes, primarily insomnia (72%), affected 90% of patients. Cutaneous changes and muscle loss affected 70% of patients, with frequent impairment of physical autonomy (P = 0.007) associated with this event. Metabolic issues, especially weight gain (40%) and diabetes mellitus (20%), affected 49% of patients. Conversely, vision troubles and bone fractures were mentioned by 42% and 9% of patients, respectively, and more frequently in patients who received GCs for >18 months (P = 0.01 and P = 0.007, respectively). Cardiovascular changes and infections affected 30% and 26% of patients, respectively. CONCLUSION This real-life study of GC tolerance assessed using a self-evaluation provides pragmatic and updated data reminding us that GC tolerance remains more noteworthy than ever. This study suggests carefully monitoring GC-related AEs during follow-up and encourages GC-sparing strategies in some patients.
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- Hubert de Boysson
- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital
- Caen University-Normandie, Caen, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital
- Caen University-Normandie, Caen, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital
- Caen University-Normandie, Caen, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital
- Caen University-Normandie, Caen, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital
- Caen University-Normandie, Caen, France
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New Insights into the Pathogenesis of Giant Cell Arteritis: Mechanisms Involved in Maintaining Vascular Inflammation. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11102905. [PMID: 35629030 PMCID: PMC9143803 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11102905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The giant cell arteritis (GCA) pathophysiology is complex and multifactorial, involving a predisposing genetic background, the role of immune aging and the activation of vascular dendritic cells by an unknown trigger. Once activated, dendritic cells recruit CD4 T cells and induce their activation, proliferation and polarization into Th1 and Th17, which produce interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) and interleukin-17 (IL-17), respectively. IFN-γ triggers the production of chemokines by vascular smooth muscle cells, which leads to the recruitment of additional CD4 and CD8 T cells and also monocytes that differentiate into macrophages. Recent data have shown that IL-17, IFN-γ and GM-CSF induce the differentiation of macrophage subpopulations, which play a role in the destruction of the arterial wall, in neoangiogenesis or intimal hyperplasia. Under the influence of different mediators, mainly endothelin-1 and PDGF, vascular smooth muscle cells migrate to the intima, proliferate and change their phenotype to become myofibroblasts that further proliferate and produce extracellular matrix proteins, increasing the vascular stenosis. In addition, several defects in the immune regulatory mechanisms probably contribute to chronic vascular inflammation in GCA: a defect in the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway, a quantitative and qualitative Treg deficiency, the implication of resident cells, the role of GM-CSF and IL-6, the implication of the NOTCH pathway and the role of mucosal‑associated invariant T cells and tissue‑resident memory T cells.
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Advances in the Treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11061588. [PMID: 35329914 PMCID: PMC8954453 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11061588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is the most common vasculitis among elderly people. The clinical spectrum of the disease is heterogeneous, with a classic/cranial phenotype, and another extracranial or large vessel phenotype as the two more characteristic patterns. Permanent visual loss is the main short-term complication. Glucocorticoids (GC) remain the cornerstone of treatment. However, the percentage of relapses with GC alone is high, and the rate of adverse events affects more than 80% of patients, so it is necessary to have alternative therapeutic options, especially in patients with worse prognostic factors or high comorbidity. MTX is the only DMARD that has shown to reduce the cumulative dose of GC, while tocilizumab is the first biologic agent approved due to its ability to decrease the relapse rate and lower the cumulative GC doses. However, apart from the IL-6 pathway, there are other pro-inflammatory cytokines and growth factors involved in the typical intima hyperplasia and vascular remodeling of GCA. Among them, the more promising targets in GCA treatment are the IL12/IL23 axis antagonists, IL17 inhibitors, modulators of T lymphocytes, and inhibitors of either the JAK/STAT pathway, the granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor, or the endothelin, all of which are updated in this review.
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Impact of Glucocorticoid Cumulative Doses in a Real-Life Cohort of Patients Affected by Giant Cell Arteritis. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11041034. [PMID: 35207305 PMCID: PMC8875204 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11041034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Objectives: To describe the impact of cumulative glucocorticoid (GC) doses on related adverse events (AEs) in giant cell arteritis (GCA) in a real-life setting. Methods: The medical charts of the last 139 consecutive GCA patients followed in a tertiary centre were retrospectively analysed. The cumulative GC doses were calculated, and the main GC-related AEs were collected during the follow-up. Results: After a median follow-up duration of 35.6 (2–111) months, the median cumulative GC dose in the 139 patients was 9184 (1770–24,640) mg, and 131 patients (94%) presented at least one GC-related AE. Infections (63%) were the most frequently reported GC-related AE, followed by metabolic events (63%), including weight gain in 51% of them. Cardiovascular and neuropsychiatric events occurred in 51% and 47% of patients, respectively. Osteoporotic fractures, muscular involvement, digestive events, geriatric deterioration, skin fragility, ophthalmologic complications and hypokalaemia were reported in <35% of patients. Cardiovascular events (p = 0.01), osteoporotic fractures (p = 0.004), cataract occurrence (p = 0.03), weight gain (p = 0.04) and infections (p = 0.01) were significantly associated with GC cumulative doses > 9 g. Longer GC durations were associated with cataract occurrence (p = 0.01), weight gain (p = 0.03) and all-grade infections (p = 0.048), especially herpes zoster occurrence (p = 0.003). Neuropsychiatric and metabolic events appeared within the first months after GC introduction, whereas herpes zoster recurred, and most cardiovascular AEs emerged after 1 year. Geriatric events, especially osteoporotic fractures, occurred 2 years after GC introduction. Conclusion: This study highlights how frequent GC-related AEs are and the impact of prolonged GC and cumulative doses.
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An Updated Review of Cardiovascular Events in Giant Cell Arteritis. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11041005. [PMID: 35207277 PMCID: PMC8878095 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11041005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Revised: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a systemic vasculitis with a direct and indirect increased risk of acute and chronic vascular events, affecting large and medium vessels, and responsible for most of the morbidity and mortality of this disease. We aimed in this review to provide an updated synthesis of knowledge regarding cardiovascular events observed in GCA. By definition, GCA patients are over 50 and often over 70 years old, and subsequently also present age-related cardiovascular risk factors. In addition, the systemic and vascular inflammation as well as glucocorticoids (GC) probably contribute to an accelerated atherosclerosis and to vascular changes leading to arterial stenoses and aortic dilations and/or dissections. GCA-related ischemic complications, especially ophthalmologic events, stroke or myocardial infarcts are mostly observed within the first months after the diagnosis, being mainly linked to the vasculitic process. Conversely, aortic complications, including dilations or dissections, generally occur several months or years after the diagnosis, mainly in patients with large-vessel vasculitis. In these patients, other factors such as atherosclerosis, GC-related endothelial damage and vascular wall remodeling/healing probably contribute to the vascular events. GCA management includes the detection and treatment of these previous and newly induced cardiovascular risk factors. Hence, the use of cardiovascular treatments (e.g., aspirin, anticoagulation, statins, anti-hypertensive treatments) should be evaluated individually. Aortic structural changes require regular morphologic evaluations, especially in patients with previous aortitis. The initial or secondary addition of immunosuppressants, especially tocilizumab, an anti-IL-6 receptor antibody, is discussed in patients with GCA-related cardiovascular complications and, more consensually, to limit GC-mediated comorbidities.
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Samson M, Bonnotte B. Comment appliquer les recommandations EULAR et ACR pour le diagnostic et le traitement de l’artérite à cellules géantes ? Rev Med Interne 2022; 43:135-138. [DOI: 10.1016/j.revmed.2022.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Corbera-Bellalta M, Alba-Rovira R, Muralidharan S, Espígol-Frigolé G, Ríos-Garcés R, Marco-Hernández J, Denuc A, Kamberovic F, Pérez-Galán P, Joseph A, D'Andrea A, Bondensgaard K, Cid MC, Paolini JF. Blocking GM-CSF receptor α with mavrilimumab reduces infiltrating cells, pro-inflammatory markers and neoangiogenesis in ex vivo cultured arteries from patients with giant cell arteritis. Ann Rheum Dis 2022; 81:524-536. [PMID: 35045965 PMCID: PMC8921590 DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2021-220873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Background Effective and safe therapies are needed for the treatment of patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA). Emerging as a key cytokine in inflammation, granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) may play a role in promoting inflammation in GCA. Objectives To investigate expression of GM-CSF and its receptor in arterial lesions from patients with GCA. To analyse activation of GM-CSF receptor-associated signalling pathways and expression of target genes. To evaluate the effects of blocking GM-CSF receptor α with mavrilimumab in ex vivo cultured arteries from patients with GCA. Methods Quantitative real time PCR, in situ RNA hybridisation, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy, immunoassay, western blot and ex vivo temporal artery culture. Results GM-CSF and GM-CSF receptor α mRNA and protein were increased in GCA lesions; enhanced JAK2/STAT5A expression/phosphorylation as well as increased expression of target genes CD83 and Spi1/PU.1 were observed. Treatment of ex vivo cultured GCA arteries with mavrilimumab resulted in decreased transcripts of CD3ε, CD20, CD14 and CD16 cell markers, and reduction of infiltrating CD16 and CD3ε cells was observed by immunofluorescence. Mavrilimumab reduced expression of molecules relevant to T cell activation (human leukocyte antigen-DR [HLA-DR]) and Th1 differentiation (interferon-γ), the pro-inflammatory cytokines: interleukin 6 (IL-6), tumour necrosis factor α (TNFα) and IL-1β, as well as molecules related to vascular injury (matrix metalloprotease 9, lipid peroxidation products and inducible nitric oxide synthase [iNOS]). Mavrilimumab reduced CD34 + cells and neoangiogenesis in GCA lesions. Conclusion The inhibitory effects of mavrilimumab on multiple steps in the GCA pathogenesis cascade in vitro are consistent with the clinical observation of reduced GCA flares in a phase 2 trial and support its development as a therapeutic option for patients with GCA.
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- Marc Corbera-Bellalta
- Vasculitis Research Group, Department of Autoimmune Diseases, Hospital Clínic, University of Barcelona, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
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- Vasculitis Research Group, Department of Autoimmune Diseases, Hospital Clínic, University of Barcelona, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
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- Vasculitis Research Group, Department of Autoimmune Diseases, Hospital Clínic, University of Barcelona, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
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- Vasculitis Research Group, Department of Autoimmune Diseases, Hospital Clínic, University of Barcelona, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
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- Vasculitis Research Group, Department of Autoimmune Diseases, Hospital Clínic, University of Barcelona, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
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- Vasculitis Research Group, Department of Autoimmune Diseases, Hospital Clínic, University of Barcelona, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
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- Vasculitis Research Group, Department of Autoimmune Diseases, Hospital Clínic, University of Barcelona, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
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- Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals Corp, Lexington, Massachusetts, USA
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Large-vessel vasculitis (LVV) manifests as inflammation of the aorta and its major branches and is the most common primary vasculitis in adults. LVV comprises two distinct conditions, giant cell arteritis and Takayasu arteritis, although the phenotypic spectrum of primary LVV is complex. Non-specific symptoms often predominate and so patients with LVV present to a range of health-care providers and settings. Rapid diagnosis, specialist referral and early treatment are key to good patient outcomes. Unfortunately, disease relapse remains common and chronic vascular complications are a source of considerable morbidity. Although accurate monitoring of disease activity is challenging, progress in vascular imaging techniques and the measurement of laboratory biomarkers may facilitate better matching of treatment intensity with disease activity. Further, advances in our understanding of disease pathophysiology have paved the way for novel biologic treatments that target important mediators of disease in both giant cell arteritis and Takayasu arteritis. This work has highlighted the substantial heterogeneity present within LVV and the importance of an individualized therapeutic approach. Future work will focus on understanding the mechanisms of persisting vascular inflammation, which will inform the development of increasingly sophisticated imaging technologies. Together, these will enable better disease prognostication, limit treatment-associated adverse effects, and facilitate targeted development and use of novel therapies.
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Temporal Artery Vascular Diseases. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11010275. [PMID: 35012016 PMCID: PMC8745856 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11010275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Revised: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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In the presence of temporal arteritis, clinicians often refer to the diagnosis of giant cell arteritis (GCA). However, differential diagnoses should also be evoked because other types of vascular diseases, vasculitis or not, may affect the temporal artery. Among vasculitis, Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA)-associated vasculitis is probably the most common, and typically affects the peri-adventitial small vessel of the temporal artery and sometimes mimics giant cell arteritis, however, other symptoms are frequently associated and more specific of ANCA-associated vasculitis prompt a search for ANCA. The Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) can cause temporal arteritis as well. Some infections can also affect the temporal artery, primarily an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), which has an arterial tropism that may play a role in triggering giant cell arteritis. Drugs, mainly checkpoint inhibitors that are used to treat cancer, can also trigger giant cell arteritis. Furthermore, the temporal artery can be affected by diseases other than vasculitis such as atherosclerosis, calcyphilaxis, aneurysm, or arteriovenous fistula. In this review, these different diseases affecting the temporal artery are described.
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Chandwar K, Shah C, Srivastava P. Is T-helper 17 inhibition the knight in shining armor we were looking for? Comments on the article by shumy et al. INDIAN JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/injr.injr_69_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Tomelleri A, Coath F, Sebastian A, Prieto-Pena D, Kayani A, Mo J, Dasgupta B. Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Leflunomide in Large-Vessel Giant Cell Arteritis: A Single-Center, 10-Year Experience. J Clin Rheumatol 2022; 28:e297-e300. [PMID: 33616316 DOI: 10.1097/rhu.0000000000001703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- From the Rheumatology Department, Mid and South Essex University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Southend University Hospital, Southend-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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- From the Rheumatology Department, Mid and South Essex University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Southend University Hospital, Southend-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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- From the Rheumatology Department, Mid and South Essex University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Southend University Hospital, Southend-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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- Radiology Department, Mid and South Essex University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Southend University Hospital, Southend-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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- From the Rheumatology Department, Mid and South Essex University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Southend University Hospital, Southend-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Samson M, Greigert H, Ramon A, Bonnotte B. Targeted treatment in Takayasu arteritis. Joint Bone Spine 2021; 89:105338. [PMID: 34974195 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbspin.2021.105338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- Maxime Samson
- Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Immunology, Dijon University Hospital, Hôpital François Mitterrand, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Dijon, 14, boulevard Gaffarel, 21000 Dijon, France; Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, INSERM, EFS BFC, UMR1098, RIGHT Interactions Greffon-Hôte-Tumeur/Ingénierie Cellulaire et Génique, 21000 Dijon, France.
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Immunology, Dijon University Hospital, Hôpital François Mitterrand, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Dijon, 14, boulevard Gaffarel, 21000 Dijon, France; Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, INSERM, EFS BFC, UMR1098, RIGHT Interactions Greffon-Hôte-Tumeur/Ingénierie Cellulaire et Génique, 21000 Dijon, France
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- Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, INSERM, EFS BFC, UMR1098, RIGHT Interactions Greffon-Hôte-Tumeur/Ingénierie Cellulaire et Génique, 21000 Dijon, France; Department of Rheumatology, Dijon University Hospital, 21000 Dijon, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Immunology, Dijon University Hospital, Hôpital François Mitterrand, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Dijon, 14, boulevard Gaffarel, 21000 Dijon, France; Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, INSERM, EFS BFC, UMR1098, RIGHT Interactions Greffon-Hôte-Tumeur/Ingénierie Cellulaire et Génique, 21000 Dijon, France
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de Boysson H, Barakat C, Dumont A, Boutemy J, Martin Silva N, Maigné G, Nguyen A, Lavergne A, Castan P, Gallou S, Sultan A, Deshayes S, Aouba A. Impact of Giant Cell Arteritis and Its Treatment on the Patient's Quality of Life: A Single-Center Self-Assessment Study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2021; 8:777310. [PMID: 34859020 PMCID: PMC8631395 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.777310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Little is known about the impact of giant cell arteritis (GCA) and its treatment on patient-reported physical, mental, and psychic quality of life (QoL). In this monocentric study, a questionnaire was sent to the 100 last patients diagnosed with GCA and followed-up in a single tertiary center. Their physical, mental and psychic status were self-assessed via close-ended questions, the 12-item short form survey (SF-12) and the 15-item geriatric depression scale (GDS). We aimed to identify parameters that were significantly associated with moderate-to-severe disability in both physical and mental domains. Ninety patients were analyzable. Moderate to severe physical disability was found in 41 (46%) patients. In multivariate analysis, walking difficulties (OR, 95% CI 8.42 [2.98–26.82], p <0.0001), muscle mass and strength reduction (OR, 95% CI 4.38 [1.37–16.31], p = 0.01) and age >80 (OR, 95% CI 4.21 [1.44–13.61], p = 0.008) were independent findings associated with moderate to severe physical disability. Moderate to severe mental disability was found in 30 (33%) patients. In multivariate analysis, depressive mood (OR, 95% CI 11.05 [3.78–37.11], p < 0.0001), felt adverse events attributable to glucocorticoids (OR, 95% CI 10.54 [1.65–213.1], p = 0.01) and use of immune-suppressants (OR, 95% CI 3.50 [1.14–11.87], p = 0.03) were independent findings associated with moderate to severe mental disability. There was a statistically significant negative correlation between GDS and the physical and/or mental disability scores (GDS and PCS-12: r = −0.33, p = 0.0013; GDS and MCS-12: r = −0.36, p = 0.0005). In conclusion, this study identified via a self-assessment of patients with GCA some medical and modifiable findings that significantly affect their physical and mental quality of life. A better knowledge of these factors may help improve the care of GCA patients.
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- Hubert de Boysson
- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital, Caen, France.,Caen University-Normandie, Caen, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital, Caen, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital, Caen, France.,Caen University-Normandie, Caen, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital, Caen, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital, Caen, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital, Caen, France.,Caen University-Normandie, Caen, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital, Caen, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital, Caen, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital, Caen, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital, Caen, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital, Caen, France.,Caen University-Normandie, Caen, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital, Caen, France.,Caen University-Normandie, Caen, France
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Mahr A, Hachulla E, de Boysson H, Guerroui N, Héron E, Vinzio S, Broner J, Lapébie FX, Michaud M, Sailler L, Zenone T, Djerad M, Jouvray M, Shipley E, Tieulie N, Armengol G, Bouldoires B, Viallard JF, Idier I, Paccalin M, Devauchelle-Pensec V. Presentation and Real-World Management of Giant Cell Arteritis (Artemis Study). Front Med (Lausanne) 2021; 8:732934. [PMID: 34859001 PMCID: PMC8631900 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.732934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Background: Few studies of daily practice for patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA) are available. This French study aimed to describe the characteristics and management of GCA in a real-life setting. Methods: Cross-sectional, non-interventional, multicenter study of patients ≥50 years old who consulted hospital-based specialists for GCA and were under treatment. Patient characteristics and journey, diagnostic methods and treatments were collected. Descriptive analyses were performed. Results: In total, 306 patients (67% females, mean age 74 ± 8 years old) were recruited by 69 physicians (internists: 85%, rheumatologists: 15%); 13% of patients had newly diagnosed GCA (diagnosis-to-visit interval <6 weeks). Overall median disease duration was 13 months (interquartile range 5–26). Most patients were referred by general practitioners (56%), then ophthalmologists (10%) and neurologists (7%). Most common comorbidities were hypertension (46%), psychiatric disorders (10%), dyslipidemia (12%), diabetes (9%), and osteoporosis (6%). Initial GCA presentations included cranial symptoms (89%), constitutional symptoms (74%), polymyalgia rheumatica (48%), and/or other extra-cranial manifestations (35%). Overall, 85, 31, 26, and 30% of patients underwent temporal artery biopsy, high-resolution temporal artery Doppler ultrasonography, 18FDG-PET, and aortic angio-CT, respectively. All patients received glucocorticoids, which were ongoing for 89%; 29% also received adjunct medication(s) (methotrexate: 19%, tocilizumab: 15%). A total of 40% had relapse(s); the median time to the first relapse was 10 months. Also, 37% had comorbidity(ies) related to or aggravated by glucocorticoids therapy. Conclusion: This large observational study provides insight into current medical practices for GCA. More than one third of patients had comorbidities related to glucocorticoid therapy for a median disease duration of 13 months. Methotrexate and tocilizumab were the most common adjunct medications.
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- Alfred Mahr
- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Paris (AP-HP, Saint Louis), Paris, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Lille University Hospital, Lille, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital, Caen, France
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- Department of Rheumatology, European Hospital of Marseille, Marseille, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Quinze-Vingts, Internal Medicine, Paris, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Groupe Hospitalier Mutualiste de Grenoble, Grenoble, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Centre Nimes, Nimes, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hopital Joseph Ducuing Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital of Valence, Valence, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital of Nevers, Nevers, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital of Arras, Arras, France
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- Department of Rheumatology, General Hospital of Dax, Dax, France
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- Department of Rheumatology, University Hospital of Nice, Nice, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Civil Hospital of Colmar, Colmar, France
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- Medical Affairs, Chugai Pharma France, Paris La Défense, Paris, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Poitiers, Poitiers, France
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Felten L, Leuchten N, Aringer M. Glucocorticoid dosing and relapses in giant cell arteritis-a single center cohort study. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2021; 61:1997-2005. [PMID: 34487149 DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/keab677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Revised: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the relationship between real life glucocorticoid (GC) dosing and relapse rates in patients with new onset giant cell arteritis (GCA) in a single center. METHODS Complete clinical data taken from the inpatient and outpatient records of consecutive GCA patients followed beyond stopping GC were retrospectively analyzed for GC doses, other immunomodulatory agents and relapses. RESULTS We included 54 patients with GCA confirmed by biopsy or imaging and followed over their complete GC course. In the 25% dose percentile, patients who needed no pulse therapy at onset reached a dose of 15 mg prednisolone or lower at day 40, of 7.5 mg prednisolone or lower on day 169 (after 24 weeks), and were off prednisolone on day 496 (70 weeks). They were below BSR-recommended doses between week 4 and week 12 and above these after week 14. The cumulative prednisolone dose reached in this 25% quartile was 3.74 g. Of the 54 patients, 24 (44%) relapsed, only 4 of whom had stopped GC clearly (17-58 weeks) earlier than the 25% dose quartile and one was distinctly (>10%) below the 25% GC percentile. Methotrexate treatment was not significantly associated with fewer relapses (p= 0.178). CONCLUSION Despite a long-term GC regimen with slow rates of reduction in the low dose range and high cumulative prednisolone doses, 44% of the patients relapsed. Only five (21%) of these relapses may have been prevented by adhering to the recommended GC regimen.
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- Laura Felten
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine III, University Medical Center and Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus at the TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine III, University Medical Center and Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus at the TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine III, University Medical Center and Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus at the TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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Aussedat M, Lobbes H, Samson M, Euvrard R, Lega JC, Mainbourg S. Epidemiology of major relapse in giant cell arteritis: A study-level meta-analysis. Autoimmun Rev 2021; 21:102930. [PMID: 34481940 DOI: 10.1016/j.autrev.2021.102930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The relapse rate of giant cell arteritis (GCA) is around 48%. Major relapse of GCA is defined by the European League Against Rheumatism as severe ischemic or aortic (stenosis, aneurysm, or aortic dissection) disease of GCA. The objective of the present study was to determine the prevalence and incidence, as well as the spectrum of major relapse in GCA using published data. METHODS The MEDLINE and Cochrane databases were searched up to March 2020. Studies that included patients with newly diagnosed or relapsed GCA receiving glucocorticoids (GC) alone and/or GC-sparing therapy, detailing the number of relapsing patients and the characteristics of relapses were included. The prevalence and incidence of major relapse were pooled using a random-effects model. RESULTS Twenty-six studies (including eight randomised controlled trials) involving 2754 patients with GCA were included. The prevalence and incidence of major relapse in this population was 3.3% (95%CI [1.7;5.6]; I2 = 86%) and 14.5/100 patient-years (95%CI [5.2;27.2]; I2 = 90%). The clinical manifestations were jaw claudication (44.3%), ophthalmological involvement (32.7%), peripheral limb ischemia (12.5%), aortic (7.7%), and neurological involvements (4.8%). In the meta-regression analysis, the duration of follow-up was negatively associated with the incidence of major relapse (Beta = -0.015, 95%CI [-0.026; -0.0042]; p = 0.0063). The incidence of major relapse was significantly higher in prospective studies (55.2/100 person-years, 95%CI [15.3;114.3] than in retrospective studies (4.1/100 patient-years, 95%CI[1.1;8.4]; pinteraction = 0.000.2). CONCLUSION This study found that there was heterogeneity among studies, and this is partially related to study design. Jaw claudication was frequent and increases the prevalence and incidence of relapses major.
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- Marie Aussedat
- Institut du Vieillissement I-Vie, Hôpital des Charpennes, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Service de médecine interne, Hôpital Estaing, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Clermont-Ferrand, F-63100 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Service de médecine interne et d'immunologie clinique, CHU Dijon Bourgogne, Hôpital François Mitterrand, F-21000 Dijon, France
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- Service de médecine interne et vasculaire, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, F-69495 Pierre-Bénite, France
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- Service de médecine interne et vasculaire, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, F-69495 Pierre-Bénite, France; Université de Lyon, Université Lyon 1, CNRS, Laboratoire de Biométrie et Biologie Evolutive UMR 5558, F-69622 Villeurbanne, France; Lyon immunopathology FEderation (LIFE), Hospices Civils de Lyon, F-69003 Lyon, France
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- Service de médecine interne et vasculaire, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon, F-69495 Pierre-Bénite, France; Université de Lyon, Université Lyon 1, CNRS, Laboratoire de Biométrie et Biologie Evolutive UMR 5558, F-69622 Villeurbanne, France; Lyon immunopathology FEderation (LIFE), Hospices Civils de Lyon, F-69003 Lyon, France.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The aim of this study was to present the latest advances in giant cell arteritis (GCA) care, and recent national and international rheumatology societies guidance which influences clinical practice. RECENT FINDINGS Cranial ultrasound reduces diagnostic delay and improves clinical outcomes. Immediate high dose glucocorticoids remain the standard treatment for GCA. Controlled trial evidence using Tocilizumab, an interleukin-6 receptor antagonist, shows good clinical efficacy with steroid-sparing effects. SUMMARY Improved patient outcomes require formalizing pathways to diagnosis and closer liaison with rheumatology for long-term management with second-line therapies.
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Harkins P, Conway R. Giant cell arteritis: what is new in the preclinical and early clinical development pipeline? Expert Opin Investig Drugs 2021; 31:921-932. [PMID: 34106030 DOI: 10.1080/13543784.2021.1940949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Introduction: Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) is the most common systemic vasculitis worldwide. For decades, glucocorticoids have represented the mainstay of treatment, at the expense of toxic systemic effects owing to prolonged courses of high-dose treatment regimens. The search for effective drugs permitting lower glucocorticoid treatment regimens in GCA has been afrustrating one. The recent successful therapeutic application of tocilizumab, an interleukin-6 receptor inhibitor, has transformed the treatment of GCA and catalyzed research exploring other promising therapeutic targets.Areas covered: This review explores emerging drugs in preclinical and clinical development for the management of GCA, in addition to synthesizing data on the current standard of care therapeutic agents. Drug therapies were identified by search of MEDLINE and PubMed in addition to trials from registries (clinicaltrials.gov, clinicaltrialsregister.eu, pubmed.gov) from theyear 2010.Expert opinion: Tocilizumab has revolutionized the treatment of GCA. However, much remains to be learned about its optimal usage in GCA and asubstantial minority of pa tients do not achieve sustained glucocorticoid-free remission. Numerous exciting new agents are under investigation to fill this treatment gap in GCA, with the GM-CSF inhibitor mavrilimumab, and IL-12/23 blockade with ustekinumab providing promise through targeting the GCA pathogenic pathway in its proximal portion.
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- Patricia Harkins
- Department of Rheumatology, St. James's Hospital, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
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- Department of Rheumatology, St. James's Hospital, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
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Gérard AL, Simon-Tillaux N, Yordanov Y, Cacoub P, Tubach F, Saadoun D, Dechartres A. Efficacy and safety of steroid-sparing treatments in giant cell arteritis according to the glucocorticoids tapering regimen: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Intern Med 2021; 88:96-103. [PMID: 33879385 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2021.03.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Revised: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the efficacy and safety of adjuvant therapies in newly diagnosed or relapsing giant cell arteritis (GCA) in terms of relapse rate at week 52 (primary outcome) and to assess the impact of GC tapering regimen on adjuvant effectiveness. METHODS For this systematic review and meta-analysis, we searched PubMed, EMBASE, CENTRAL, trial registries, from inception to November 2020. We included all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and controlled prospective studies evaluating adjuvant treatments in GCA, without date or language restriction. Two reviewers independently selected studies, extracted data and assessed risk of bias. Quality of evidence was summarised with GRADE. RESULTS Of the 680 records identified, 16 studies were included (1,068 participants) evaluating various adjuvant therapies compared to GC only. No study compared adjuvants with each other. Risk of bias was high in 5/7 trials evaluating our primary outcome. Risk of relapse at week 52 was reduced for only the anti-IL6 and IL6-receptor drug class versus the control (RR=0.45, 95%CI 0.30-0.66, I2=38%), particularly tocilizumab (RR=0.38, 95%CI 0.23-0.63, I2=42%) with a moderate quality of evidence. We found no significant interaction according to GC tapering regimen. Our meta-analysis did not show a significant benefit for methotrexate. Except for dapsone, ciclosporine and hydroxychloroquine, other adjuvants did not seem to show increased risk of adverse events. CONCLUSIONS Tocilizumab seems to reduce the relapse rate in GCA at week 52 but the quality of evidence was moderate. No other molecule has shown efficacy. No significant interaction on relapse rate by GC tapering regimen was found. STUDY REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42020172011.
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- Anne-Laure Gérard
- Sorbonne Université, INSERM, Institut Pierre Louis d'Epidémiologie et de Santé Publique, UMR-S 1136, AP-HP.Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Département de Santé Publique, Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, INSERM, Institut Pierre Louis d'Epidémiologie et de Santé Publique, UMR-S 1136, AP-HP.Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Département de Santé Publique, Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, INSERM, Institut Pierre Louis d'Epidémiologie et de Santé Publique, UMR-S 1136, AP-HP, Hôpital Saint-Antoine, Service d'Accueil des Urgences, Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, INSERM U959, Immunopathology, Immunotherapies of autoimmunes and inflammatory diseases, RHU I2B, Labex Transimunom, AP-HP, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Département de Médecine Interne et Immunologie Clinique, Paris, France, Centre national de référence Maladies Autoimmunes systémiques rares, Centre national de référence Maladies Auto-inflammatoires et Amylose, France
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- Sorbonne Université, INSERM, Institut Pierre Louis d'Epidémiologie et de Santé Publique, UMR-S 1136, AP-HP.Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Département de Santé Publique, Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, INSERM U959, Immunopathology, Immunotherapies of autoimmunes and inflammatory diseases, RHU I2B, Labex Transimunom, AP-HP, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Département de Médecine Interne et Immunologie Clinique, Paris, France, Centre national de référence Maladies Autoimmunes systémiques rares, Centre national de référence Maladies Auto-inflammatoires et Amylose, France.
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- Sorbonne Université, INSERM, Institut Pierre Louis d'Epidémiologie et de Santé Publique, UMR-S 1136, AP-HP.Sorbonne Université, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Département de Santé Publique, Paris, France.
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de Mornac D, Espitia O, Néel A, Connault J, Masseau A, Espitia-Thibault A, Artifoni M, Achille A, Wahbi A, Lacou M, Durant C, Pottier P, Perrin F, Graveleau J, Hamidou M, Hardouin JB, Agard C. Large-vessel involvement is predictive of multiple relapses in giant cell arteritis. Ther Adv Musculoskelet Dis 2021; 13:1759720X211009029. [PMID: 34046092 PMCID: PMC8135215 DOI: 10.1177/1759720x211009029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background: Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is the most common systemic vasculitis. Relapses are frequent. The aim of this study was to identify relapse risk factors in patients with GCA with complete large-vessel imaging at diagnosis. Methods: Patients with GCA followed in our institution between April 1998 and April 2018 were included retrospectively. We included only patients who had undergone large vascular imaging investigations at diagnosis by computed tomography (CT)-scan and/or positron emission tomography (PET)-scan and/or angio-magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Clinical, biological, and radiological data were collected. Relapse was defined as the reappearance of GCA symptoms, with concomitant increase in inflammatory markers, requiring treatment adjustment. Relapsing patients (R) and non-relapsing patients (NR) were compared. Relapse and multiple relapses (>2) risk factors were identified in multivariable Cox analyses. Results: This study included 254 patients (73.2% women), with a median age of 72 years at diagnosis and a median follow up of 32.5 months. At diagnosis, 160 patients (63%) had an inflammatory large-vessel involvement on imaging, 46.1% (117 patients) relapsed at least once, and 21.3% (54 patients) had multiple relapses. The median delay of first relapse after diagnosis was 9 months. The second relapse delay was 21.5 months. NR patients had more stroke at diagnosis than R (p = 0.03) and the brachiocephalic trunk was involved more frequently on CT-scan (p = 0.046), as carotids (p = 0.02) in R patients. Multivariate Cox model identified male gender [hazard ratio (HR): 0.51, confidence interval (CI) (0.27–0.96), p = 0.04] as a relapse protective factor, and peripheral musculoskeletal manifestations [HR: 1.74 (1.03–2.94), p = 0.004] as a relapse risk factor. Peripheral musculoskeletal manifestations [HR: 2.78 (1.23–6.28), p = 0.014], negative temporal artery biopsy [HR: 2.29 (1.18–4.45), p = 0.015], large-vessel involvement like upper limb ischemia [HR: 8.84 (2.48–31.56), p = 0.001] and inflammation of arm arteries on CT-scan [HR: 2.39 (1.02–5.58), p = 0.04] at diagnosis were risk factors of multiple relapses. Conclusion: Male gender was a protective factor for GCA relapse and peripheral musculoskeletal manifestations appeared as a relapsing risk factor. Moreover, this study identified a particular clinical phenotype of multi-relapsing patients with GCA, characterized by peripheral musculoskeletal manifestations, negative temporal artery biopsy, and large-vessel involvement with upper limb ischemia or inflammation of arm arteries. Plain language Summary At giant cell arteritis diagnosis, large-vessel inflammatory involvement is predictive of multiple relapses
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- Department of Internal Medicine, CHU Nantes, 1 Place Alexis Ricordeau, Nantes, 44093, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Nantes University Hospital, Nantes, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Nantes University Hospital, Nantes, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Nantes University Hospital, Nantes, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Nantes University Hospital, Nantes, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Nantes University Hospital, Nantes, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Nantes University Hospital, Nantes, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Nantes University Hospital, Nantes, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Nantes University Hospital, Nantes, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Nantes University Hospital, Nantes, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Saint-Nazaire Hospital, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Saint-Nazaire Hospital, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Nantes University Hospital, Nantes, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Nantes University Hospital, Nantes, France
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Clément J, Duffau P, Constans J, Schaeverbeke T, Viallard JF, Barcat D, Vernhes JP, Sailler L, Bonnet F. Real-world Risk of Relapse of Giant Cell Arteritis Treated With Tocilizumab: A Retrospective Analysis of 43 Patients. J Rheumatol 2021; 48:1435-1441. [PMID: 33589561 DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.200952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Tocilizumab (TCZ), an interleukin 6 (IL-6) receptor antagonist, is approved for giant cell arteritis (GCA) as a cortisone-sparing strategy and in refractory patients. This study assessed the real-world efficacy, safety, and long-term outcomes of patients with GCA treated with TCZ. METHODS We conducted a multicenter retrospective observational study at 3 French centers. All patients aged ≥ 50 years who met the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria, and had received at least 1 dose of TCZ were included. Relapse was defined by therapeutic escalation, such as increased doses of corticosteroids (CS), resumption of CS after weaning, or introduction or intensification of adjuvant therapy. RESULTS Between 2013 and 2019, 43 patients were included. Patients were followed up for a median 511 days between GCA diagnosis and inclusion, with 34/43 (79%) patients experiencing relapses. At inclusion, median age was 77 years, and median dose of CS was 15 mg/day. After inclusion, the mean cumulative dose of CS was 2.1 g/year vs 9.4 g/year before inclusion (P < 2 × 10-7), with 12/43 (28%) patients experiencing relapses on TCZ. Among 29 patients undergoing TCZ discontinuation, 18 (62%) experienced relapses. Factors associated with relapse after inclusion were introduction of TCZ > 6 months after diagnosis (P = 0.005), absence of ischemic signs at diagnosis (P = 0.006), relapse rate > 0.8/year (P = 0.03), and absence of CS tapering ≤ 5 mg/day (P = 0.03) before inclusion. Serious adverse events occurred in 18/43 patients (42%), including 4 deaths. CONCLUSION Our results confirm the effectiveness of TCZ for CS sparing, but after discontinuation of treatment, TCZ allows for a prolonged remission in < 50% of patients. Attention must be paid to the tolerance of this long-term treatment in this elderly, heavily treated refractory population.
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- Jérémy Clément
- J. Clément, MD, CHU de Bordeaux, Service de Médecine Interne et Maladies Infectieuses, Bordeaux
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- P. Duffau, MD, PhD, CHU de Bordeaux, Service de Médecine Interne, Bordeaux
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- J. Constans, MD, PhD, CHU de Bordeaux, Service de Médecine Vasculaire, Hôpital Saint-André, Bordeaux
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- J.F. Viallard, MD, PhD, CHU de Bordeaux, Service de Médecine Interne et Maladies Infectieuses, Hôpital Haut-Lévêque, Pessac
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- D. Barcat, MD, CH de Libourne, Service de Médecine Interne, Libourne
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- L. Sailler, MD, PhD, CHU de Toulouse, Département de Médecine Interne, Toulouse
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- J. Clément, MD, CHU de Bordeaux, Service de Médecine Interne et Maladies Infectieuses, Bordeaux;
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Nikas SN. 2020 Clinical Highlights in Rheumatology. Mediterr J Rheumatol 2021; 31:421-423. [PMID: 33521576 PMCID: PMC7841090 DOI: 10.31138/mjr.31.4.421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Revised: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Quartuccio L, Isola M, Bruno D, Treppo E, Gigante L, Angelotti F, Capecchi R, Vitiello G, Cavallaro E, Tavoni A, Bosello SL, Cammelli D, De Vita S, Gremese E. Treatment strategy introducing immunosuppressive drugs with glucocorticoids ab initio or very early in giant cell arteritis: A multicenter retrospective controlled study. J Transl Autoimmun 2020; 3:100072. [PMID: 33305250 PMCID: PMC7718148 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtauto.2020.100072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Revised: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 11/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Objective Glucocorticoids (GC) are associated with side effects in giant cell arteritis (GCA). Immunosuppressive therapies (ITs) have given conflicting results in GCA, regarding GC sparing effect. Primary endpoint is to evaluate whether very early introduction of ITs in GCA minimize the rate of GC-induced adverse events, in terms of infections, new onset systemic arterial hypertension, GC-induced diabetes and osteoporotic fractures. Methods A multicenter retrospective case-control study included 165 patients. One group included 114 patients who were treated with at least one IT given at diagnosis or within 3 months from the start of GC. A second group included 51 GCA who received only GC or an IT more than 3 months later. Results The most frequently used ITs were: methotrexate (138 patients), cyclophosphamide (48 patients) and tocilizumab (27 patients). No difference was observed as concerns the follow-up time between groups [48.5 (IQR 26-72) vs 40 (IQR 24-69), p = 0.3)]. The first group showed a significantly lower incidence of steroid-induced diabetes (8/114, 7% vs 12/51, 23.5%; p = 0.003) and no differences for the rate of infections (p = 0.64). The group was also exposed to lower doses of GC at first (p < 0.0001) and third (p < 0.0001, rank-sum test) month. Forty-four patients in the first group (38.6%) compared with 34 in the second one (66.7%) experienced at least one relapse (p = 0.001). Conclusion Very early introduction of IT in GCA lowered the incidence of steroid-induced diabetes, possibly due to the lower doses of GC in the first three months. Relapse rate was even lower.
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- Luca Quartuccio
- Department of Medicine, Rheumatology Clinic, Udine Academic Hospital "Santa Maria Della Misericordia", Udine, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Institute of Statistics, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Rheumatology Clinic, Udine Academic Hospital "Santa Maria Della Misericordia", Udine, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Rheumatology Clinic, Udine Academic Hospital "Santa Maria Della Misericordia", Udine, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Clinic of Immunology, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of Rheumatology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli-IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Rheumatology Clinic, Udine Academic Hospital "Santa Maria Della Misericordia", Udine, Italy
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- Rheumatology Unit, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy.,Division of Rheumatology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli-IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Riesenzellarteriitis: mehr Rezidive bei kurzer
Glukokortikoidbehandlung. AKTUEL RHEUMATOL 2020. [DOI: 10.1055/a-1222-5852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Je nach Beobachtungsreihe und Art der randomisierten Studie variieren die
Rezidivraten von Patienten mit Riesenzellarteriitis, die nur mit
Glukokortikoiden behandelt wurden. Im Rahmen einer Metaanalyse wurde die
Prävalenz von Rückfällen bei diesen Patientinnen
und Patienten erfasst und prädisponierende Faktoren
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Conway R, Molloy ES. Ustekinumab in Giant Cell Arteritis: Comment on the Article by Matza et al. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2020; 73:1056-1057. [PMID: 32961039 DOI: 10.1002/acr.24457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 09/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- St. Vincent's University Hospital and Dublin Academic Medical Centre, Dublin, Ireland
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A Multicentre, Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Sirukumab in the Treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis. Rheumatol Ther 2020; 7:793-810. [PMID: 32844378 PMCID: PMC7695797 DOI: 10.1007/s40744-020-00227-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION To evaluate the efficacy and safety of sirukumab in giant cell arteritis (GCA). METHODS In this multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, two-part phase 3 trial (NCT02531633; Part A [52-week double-blind treatment]; Part B [104-week follow-up]), patients with GCA were randomised (3:3:2:2:2) to sirukumab 100 mg every 2 weeks plus 6-month or 3-month prednisone taper, sirukumab 50 mg every 4 weeks plus 6-month prednisone taper, or placebo every 2 weeks plus 6-month or 12-month prednisone taper. The primary endpoint was the proportion of patients in sustained remission at week 52. Secondary endpoints included disease flare and safety. The study was terminated early (October 2017; sponsor decision). RESULTS Of 161 patients randomised (sirukumab: n = 107; placebo: n = 54), 28 (17.4%) completed week 52 (median treatment duration: 24-30 weeks). In a revised intent-to-treat (ITT) subgroup (completed week 52 or discontinued before study termination [n = 55]); six patients (all receiving sirukumab) achieved the primary endpoint. In the ITT population (n = 161), the proportion of patients with flares (week 2-52) was lower with sirukumab (18.4-30.8%) than placebo (37.0-40.0%). The proportion of patients with flares (week 2-12) was highest with sirukumab 100 mg every 2 weeks plus 3-month prednisone taper (23.1%). In Part A, 94.4% of patients reported ≥ 1 treatment-emergent adverse event (TEAE); 19.3% reported serious TEAEs. The proportions of patients with TEAEs were generally similar across treatment arms. No deaths occurred. CONCLUSIONS Although data were limited due to early termination and shortened treatment duration, sirukumab treatment resulted in numerically lower proportions of patients with flare by week 52 versus placebo, with no unexpected safety findings. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinicaltrials.gov: NCT02531633.
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