Blood test for inflammation in lupus patients
Part of Immune system & allergy, Kidney & urinary, Skin, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at a simple blood test (called the Systemic Immune Inflammatory Index) to see if it can help doctors understand how active lupus is in your body. It includes people with lupus, especially those with kidney involvement, to find better ways to track the disease.
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Who can take part
- You are 17 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) by a doctor following official guidelines.
- If you have lupus-related kidney disease (lupus nephritis), it must have been confirmed by a kidney biopsy.
- You do not have other autoimmune diseases, cancer, liver disease, end-stage kidney disease, or active infections.
- You have not had a recent blood transfusion and do not have deficiencies in vitamin B12, folate, or iron.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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