Melatonin for active lupus patients
Treatments studied
Part of Immune system & allergy, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking melatonin can help people with active lupus (SLE) feel better. It is for adults aged 18–60 whose lupus is active but not life-threatening, and who have been on stable medications for the last 3 months.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old
- You have lupus (SLE) that is currently active but not severely life-threatening
- You have been taking the same lupus medications for at least the past 3 months
- You are not pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
- You do not smoke, drink alcohol, or take certain medications or supplements like antidepressants, birth control pills, or omega-3s
- You have no other serious health problems like severe kidney or liver disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure or diabetes, or a history of stroke
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