Creating a database for patients with lupus nephritis in China
High Quality Evidence of Chinese Lupus Nephritis (HELP)
This study is creating a database of patients with lupus nephritis in China to gather important health information that can help improve care and understanding of the condition over time.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 5000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 14 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Sun Yat-sen University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Guangzhou, Guangdong) |
| Trial ID | NCT03001973 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study involves registering patients diagnosed with lupus nephritis at selected hospitals in China to develop a comprehensive database. Researchers will collect detailed demographic and clinical information at baseline and during annual follow-ups. The data will include various health metrics, complications, and treatment information, allowing for the comparison of patient survival and renal outcomes over time. The aim is to enhance understanding of lupus nephritis and improve patient care through systematic data collection.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with lupus nephritis.
Not a fit: Patients without a diagnosis of lupus nephritis will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management and outcomes for patients with lupus nephritis.
How similar studies have performed: While similar observational studies have been conducted, this specific approach to developing a lupus nephritis database in China is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who diagnosis as lupus nephritis Exclusion Criteria: * No
Where this trial is running
Guangzhou, Guangdong
- The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University — Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Xueqing Yu, M.D. & Ph.D
- Email: yuxq@mail.sysu.edu.cn
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.