Actively Recruiting
Transforming Care for Individuals With Childhood-onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Led by Michigan State University · Updated on 2025-10-30
175
Participants Needed
7
Research Sites
159 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
M
Michigan State University
Lead Sponsor
U
United States Department of Defense
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study aims to investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of a cognitive behavioral coping skills program, Treatment and Education Approach for Childhood-onset Lupus (TEACH), for youth with cSLE when integrated into medical care. This TEACH program aims to teach participants skills in order to cope with fatigue, pain, and depressive symptoms--symptoms that commonly affect adolescents and young adults with lupus.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Transforming Care for Individuals With Childhood-onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosed with childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE) by age 18 years according to American College of Rheumatology criteria
- Between 12 and 22 years old
- Have moderate or higher levels of fatigue, depressive symptoms, or pain as measured by specific rating scales
- English language proficiency (participant) or primary caregiver proficiency in English or Spanish
- For those under 18 years in the US or under 16 years in Canada, a consenting caregiver is required
You will not qualify if you...
- Having other chronic medical conditions such as juvenile arthritis
- Documented developmental delay, severe cognitive impairment, or thought disorder
- Untreated major psychiatric illness including bipolar disorder, psychosis, severe depression (PHQ-9 score 21 or higher, BDI/CDI II score above 90), or active suicidal thoughts based on clinical evaluation
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 7 locations
1
University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital
Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35233
Actively Recruiting
2
Children's Hospital of New Orleans/ Tulane University
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70118
Actively Recruiting
3
Helen Devos Children's Hospital
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, 49503
Actively Recruiting
4
Montefiore Medical Center
The Bronx, New York, United States, 10467
Actively Recruiting
5
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45229
Actively Recruiting
6
Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle, Washington, United States, 98105
Actively Recruiting
7
The Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, ON M5G 1E8
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Research Team
J
Jocelyn S Zuckerman, BA
CONTACT
N
Natoshia R Cunningham, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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