Carotid Atherosclerosis
Conditions
Brief summary
This Study investigates presence of preclinical atherosclerosis in patients with Juvenile Mixed Connective Tissue Disease in Norway.
Detailed description
Patients and controls are examined with carotid ultrasound, venous blood is drawn, and they undergo a clinical examination.
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTCarotid Ultrasound and venous blood sampling
Carotid ultrasound and blood sampling
Sponsors
Oslo University Hospital
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Diagnosis of MIxed Connective Tissue Disease
Exclusion criteria
\-
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Presence of carotid atherosclerosis | 20 minutes | measuring intima-media thickness |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| blood markers of endothelial dysfunction | 20 minutes |
Outcome results
None listed