Shingles vaccine study for people with rheumatic diseases
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Immune system & allergy, Infections clinical trials.
This study tests the recombinant shingles vaccine in adults with autoimmune rheumatic diseases who are on certain mild medications. It aims to see if the vaccine is safe and effective for them.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a rheumatic disease like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus
- Your disease has been stable for at least 4 weeks
- You take only hydroxychloroquine or sulfasalazine (not stronger immune-suppressing drugs)
- You have not had the shingles vaccine before
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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