Understanding depression and engagement in young people with childhood lupus
Engagement and Depression in Adolescents and Young Adults with Childhood-onset Lupus
This study is looking at how depression affects young people with childhood lupus and aims to find ways to help them stay engaged in their medical care, so they can feel better and have healthier lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Albert Einstein College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bronx, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11017030 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how depression affects engagement in care among adolescents and young adults with childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE). The study aims to identify factors that contribute to disengagement from medical care, particularly focusing on the biopsychosocial aspects that may influence health outcomes. By employing a multidisciplinary approach, the research will assess clinical, psychological, and social factors, and test interventions designed to improve care engagement and overall health for these high-risk youth. The goal is to develop effective strategies to mitigate health disparities faced by this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents and young adults diagnosed with childhood-onset systemic lupus who may also be experiencing depression.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have childhood-onset systemic lupus or those who are not within the adolescent to young adult age range may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and better management of lupus in adolescents and young adults by addressing mental health and engagement in care.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that addressing mental health issues can significantly improve engagement and outcomes in chronic disease management, suggesting a promising avenue for this study.
Where this research is happening
Bronx, United States
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine — Bronx, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rubinstein, Tamar B — Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Rubinstein, Tamar B
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.