Physical and Psychosocial Parameters in Takayasu Arteritis and Behçet's Disease: A Comparative Study With Healthy Controls

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

Systemic vasculitis refers to a group of rare diseases characterized by inflammation of blood vessel walls, which may cause ischemia and structural damage in various organs. Among large-vessel vasculitides, Takayasu arteritis primarily affects the aorta and its main branches, whereas Behçet's disease is a variable vessel vasculitis involving arteries and veins of all sizes. Both conditions can lead to multisystemic involvement and significantly impact physical and psychosocial health. This observational, case-control study aims to compare multiple physical and psychosocial parameters among individuals with Takayasu arteritis, Behçet's disease, and healthy controls. Assessments will include respiratory and peripheral muscle strength, functional status, exercise capacity, body composition, quality of life, illness perception, and psychological well-being. Measurements will be conducted using standardized clinical tests (such as maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures, handgrip and limb strength dynamometry, squat test, and six-minute walk test) and validated questionnaires (Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ), the Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36), the EuroQol 5-Dimension 5-Level Questionnaire (EQ-5D-5L), and the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)). The study seeks to identify differences between groups and provide a comprehensive understanding of how systemic inflammation in Takayasu arteritis and Behçet's disease affects physical performance, quality of life, and psychosocial health. These findings may help guide physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and multidisciplinary management strategies for patients with systemic vasculitis.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
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• Age 18 years or older.

• Diagnosis of Takayasu arteritis according to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) classification criteria.

• Voluntary participation with written informed consent.

• Age 18 years or older.

• Diagnosis of Behçet's disease according to the International Study Group for Behçet's Disease criteria.

• Voluntary participation with written informed consent.

• Age 18 years or older.

• No history of systemic, rheumatologic, or chronic inflammatory disease.

• Voluntary participation with written informed consent.

Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Pamukkale University
RECRUITING
Denizli
Contact Information
Primary
Özlem Nur Tok Yaman, MSc
ozlem.tok@alanya.edu.tr
+90-242-5106060
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-09-11
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-01-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 30
Treatments
Takayasu Arteritis Group
Participants diagnosed with Takayasu arteritis according to established clinical and imaging criteria.
Behçet's Disease Group
Participants diagnosed with Behçet's disease according to the International Study Group criteria.
Healthy Control Group
Age- and sex-matched healthy volunteers with no systemic or chronic disease.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Collaborators: Pamukkale University, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, Uşak University
Leads: ÖZLEM NUR TOK YAMAN

This content was sourced from clinicaltrials.gov