Active clinical trials for "Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic"

Primary Objective: To assess the tolerability and safety of SAR113244 in male and female lupus patients after every 4 (Q4) weeks repeated ascending subcutaneous doses of SAR113244. Secondary Objectives: To assess in male and female lupus patients: The pharmacokinetics of SAR113244. The pharmacodynamics of SAR113244 for the following disease-related parameters: Safety of Estrogens in Lupus Erythematosus National Assessment - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index (SELENA-SLEDAI) score, British Isles Lupus Assessment Group (BILAG) score (if applicable), BILAG-Based Composite Lupus Assessment (BICLA) (if applicable), systemic lupus erythematosus responder index (SRI) (if applicable), Lupus-quality of life (QoL) and Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy (FACIT)-Fatigue, anti-double stranded deoxyribonucleic acid antibody (anti-dsDNA Ab) and anti-nuclear antibody levels (ANA) and plasma complement levels (C3, C4), erythrocyte sedimentation (SED) rate and C-reactive protein. Peripheral blood B and T cells subsets.

Our study aims at defining the role of circulating microparticles in the physiopathology of two rare auto-immune diseases: systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and systemic scleroderma (SSc). Microparticles might have an prognostic and diagnostic interest as well as potential for the discovery of new therapeutic strategies.

Background Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) might be more susceptible to Covid-19 due to the underlying disease, co-morbidities and the use of immunosuppressive drugs. The investigators hypothesize that telemedicine (TM) can be an effective mode of health-care delivery minimizing the risk of SARS-CoV-2 exposure, while maintaining disease control in these patients. Objectives The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness to achieve remission or lupus low disease activity state (LLDAS) using TM delivered care compared to conventional in-person outpatient follow-up in SLE. The secondary objectives are to compare the patient reported outcomes and cost between the two modes of health care delivery. Study design This is a 12-months single centered pragmatic randomized controlled study. A total of 150 enrolled patients with SLE being followed at the Prince of Wales Hospital rheumatology clinics will be randomized to either TM (TM group) or standard care (SC group) in a 1:1 ratio. Patients in the TM group will receive scheduled follow-ups via videoconferencing using a custom-made mobile app. SC group patients will continue conventional standard in-person outpatient care. The disease and patient reported outcomes as well as the health care related costs will be compared. Expected outcomes Data from this study will support the notion that TM based care is as effective as conventional in-person care in achieving disease remission or LLDAS, as well as addressing psychosocial implications to ensure the best possible care for our patients in a cost-effective manner during this pandemic.

The purpose of this research study is to see if an electronic pill bottle cap can help children and teens with systemic lupus better remember to take their medicine. It will also gather information on the best dose of hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil®) for children and teens. Participants in this study will continue to take their usual medication as prescribed by their doctors. Participants will receive an electronic pill bottle cap, a smartphone, and a Fitbit. Over 6 months, a nurse will visit each participant 4 times to ask questions about symptoms, draw blood, and take a urine sample. After the study, participants will be able to keep the electronic pill bottle cap and Fitbit, but will return the smartphone.

Principal objective: To produce scientific knowledge on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a multicomponent intervention for knowledge transfer and implementing a Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), formed by an educative intervention, an computerized clinical decision support system (SADC), complemented by an automated feedback built into the electronic clinical record. Secondary objectives will be previously developed: 1) the analysis of medical practice variations along the care of SLE patients in the Canary Islands Health Service (SCS); 2) the best available scientific evidence to support the optimal development of the SADC; 3) the context and the barriers to innovation implementation in the SCS; and 4) the development of the contents for the implementation strategy, including the SADC and the automated feedback. Methods for the main objective: The main objective will be assessed under an open, multicentric and randomized (by clusters) clinical trial, in the SCS. The multicomponent intervention will be compared to the usual procedures for CPG dissemination. The main measure will be the self-perceived activity of SLE rated by the SLAQ scale. Self-perceived health related quality of life (HRQoL) data will be obtained by means of the questionnaire EQ-5D-5L , to estimate a cost-effectiveness ratio. Methods for secondary objectives: The rest of the objectives will be developed by a mix of quantitative and qualitative research methods to allow adapting the design, development and execution of the intervention to the characteristics of the context.

The study aims at determining if dietary phytoestrogens can be risk factors for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Dietary enquiry and phytoestrogens measurements will be performed in blood and urine of patients with SLE in an active phase of the disease, in patient with other autoimmune diseases and in healthy volunteers. Subjects will be premenopausal women and when possible at a define stage of the menstrual cycle. Free blood estradiol will be assayed as a confounding risk factor.

The primary objective of this study is to assess the suitability of the autoinjector for self-administration of belimumab by subjects with SLE in real-life conditions. The study will assess the use of the autoinjector inside the clinic setting and outside the clinic setting. The study will also assess the safety and tolerability of belimumab administered subcutaneously (SC) via the autoinjector. Subjects will self-administer belimumab SC into the thigh or abdomen using the autoinjector device for 8 weekly doses. Subjects will return for a follow-up visit 4 weeks after the last SC dose of belimumab. All injections will be assessed by the investigators for success based on direct observation and/or the subject diary. A total of 118 subjects (treated with at least one dose of study drug) are planned to be enrolled in this study.

Systemic lupus erythematosus is a complex disease whose evaluation in everyday practice and in clinical research requires several aspects to be taken into account, in particular the impact of disease activity on quality of life. To date, the effect of systemic lupus on quality of life has only been described using generic questionnaires. Among the specific questionnaires for systemic lupus, the LupusQol, which has been validated in French, shows interesting psychometric properties. The determinants of quality of life specifically related to the disease are still unknown and could be studied using a longitudinal cohort thanks to the French version of the LupusQol.

Studies have shown that there are significant differences in severity and outcome of lupus in patients of colored skin compared with Caucasians. There are many factors that lead to this discrepancy: genetics, poverty, education level, as well as behavioral and cultural factors. Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE) is a disease of flares and remissions with identifiable triggers. One of the most aggravating triggers in CLE is sun exposure. The investigators hypothesize that there are disparities in knowledge about photoprotection, leading to poorer outcomes in minority ethnic groups. This study aims to assess knowledge of risk factors and triggers, especially sun exposure, and the effects on quality of life of Caucasian and minority populations, by conducting an assessment survey and subsequent teaching intervention on appropriate skin protection techniques including appropriate sun screen application, and use of sun-protective clothing. After three months a survey to evaluate knowledge retention about and the application of the educational intervention will be conducted.

The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate whether acupuncture is safe and acceptable to people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Twenty-four SLE patients were assigned randomly to receive either 10 sessions of acupuncture, 10 sessions of a minimal-needling control intervention, or their usual medical care alone. It was hypothesized that acupuncture would be safe for people with SLE, and that participants would be able to complete their assigned treatment within 5 to 6 weeks.