- Short name
- ATOM-GCA Pilot
- Condition
- Giant cell arteritis (GCA)
- Status
- Ongoing
- Study group
- Led by CanVasc members
- Registry ID
- NCT05703763
- Links and documents
A pilot feasibility study evaluating the use of applanation tonometry to measure pulse wave velocity (PWV) of temporal arteries as an innovative, non-invasive diagnostic tool in GCA. The study aims to assess feasibility, reproducibility, and preliminary diagnostic performance compared to standard imaging modalities.