Disease Directory Giant cell arteritis
Rare Disease

Giant cell arteritis

Type

Disease

Gene

PTPN22, HLA-DRB1, HLA-B, P4HA2

About Giant cell arteritis

Giant cell arteritis is a rare disease catalogued by Orphanet (ORPHA:397). It is associated with the PTPN22, HLA-DRB1, HLA-B genes. Search below for active recruiting clinical trials from ClinicalTrials.gov, or visit the Orphanet expert page for specialist centres, natural history studies, and patient registries.

Clinical Trial Eligibility Tips

What to know before applying to Giant cell arteritis trials.

Search ClinicalTrials.gov for "Giant cell arteritis" or filter by Orphanet code ORPHA:397 to find disease-specific studies.

Ask your specialist to refer you to a Centre of Expertise — Orphanet lists all accredited centres for this condition worldwide.

Natural history studies and patient registries often enrol before drug trials open — contact the Orphanet patient community first.

Patient Resources

Patient Organization

Orphanet

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Orphanet

European reference resource for rare diseases (ORPHA:397)

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NORD

National Organization for Rare Disorders

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Find recruiting Giant cell arteritis trials

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