Nerve damage and antibodies in lupus patients
Part of Immune system & allergy, Kidney & urinary, Skin, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at whether certain antibodies in the blood are linked to nerve damage (neuropathy) in women with lupus, especially those with lupus-related kidney disease. It may help understand how to better monitor or treat nerve problems in lupus.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 or older.
- You have been diagnosed with lupus (SLE) and also have lupus affecting your kidneys (lupus nephritis).
- You have certain antibodies in your blood (antiphospholipid antibodies or ANCA).
- You do NOT have past or current hepatitis B or C.
- You do NOT have a history of cancer (except a common skin cancer called basal cell carcinoma).
- You are not on dialysis or have very advanced kidney disease (stage 5).
Quick eligibility check
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