Status:
COMPLETED
Neuromuscular Ultrasonography Utility for Detection of Peripheral Neuropathy in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Lead Sponsor:
Assiut University
Conditions:
Peripheral Neuropathy
System; Lupus Erythematosus
Eligibility:
All Genders
17+ years
Brief Summary
This study aims to evaluate the rule of NMUS in detection of peripheral neuropathy in SLE patient and to correlate it to traditional neurophysiological studies, clinical signs and activity of SLE.
Detailed Description
The frequency of SLE peripheral neuropathy documented by electrophysiology has been estimated to be approximately 30%. The term peripheral neuropathies include symmetric polyneuropathy, single and mu...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- All adult SLE patients who was admitted to Rheumatology \& Rehabilitation department of Assuit university hospital during time frame of study.
- apparently healthy subjects with normal electrophysiological study
- verbal consent, free and informed
Exclusion
- • Other causes of peripheral neuropathy:
- Traumatic
- Purely degenerative
- Diabetic
- Toxic
- Infections
- Drug induced
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 20 2018
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 15 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
55 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04527172
Start Date
May 20 2018
End Date
May 15 2020
Last Update
August 28 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Assuit university hospital
Asyut, Egypt, 12222