Hidden gut problems in children with juvenile lupus
Part of Digestive system, Immune system & allergy, Skin clinical trials.
This study looks at whether children with juvenile lupus have early, hidden tummy or bowel problems that don't cause clear symptoms yet. It involves providing a stool sample for analysis, and possibly other tests, to find these issues early and better understand how lupus affects the gut.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be under 18 years old.
- Your child must have a confirmed diagnosis of juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus (childhood lupus).
- Your child must have had lupus for at least 3 months.
- Your child should not have other bowel diseases or significant stomach/bowel symptoms (like constant pain, diarrhea, vomiting, or blood in stool).
- Your child must not take antibiotics, probiotics, or NSAIDs (like ibuprofen) in the 2 weeks before stool sample collection.
- Parents or legal guardians must sign a consent form.
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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