Heart and Blood Vessel Changes in Teenage Lupus
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks for early signs of heart and blood vessel damage in teenagers with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a condition where the immune system attacks the body's own tissues. The research helps doctors understand and possibly prevent heart problems later in life for young people with lupus.
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Who can take part
- You are under 18 years old and have been diagnosed with juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus (JSLE)
- You have had lupus for at least 6 months
- You are regularly followed at the study hospital (Assiut University)
- You do not have other autoimmune or connective tissue diseases like mixed connective tissue disease
- You do not have congenital heart disease or known heart structure problems
- You do not have advanced kidney disease (stage 4 or 5 chronic kidney disease) and are not currently taking cholesterol-lowering medications
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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