Developing a way to measure treatment effects in children with rheumatologic conditions

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to create a physiologic endpoint for assessing pain and treatment effects in children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, and Fibromyalgia. By collecting pilot data over one year, the study will follow patients during their standard care visits without altering their treatment. The goal is to establish a more objective method for evaluating treatment outcomes, potentially reducing the trial-and-error approach currently used. The study will include children aged 5 and older who have a documented diagnosis of one of the target conditions.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

In order to be eligible for inclusion in the study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:

* Male or female ≥ 5 years of age at screening.
* Documentation of a JIA, SLE or FM diagnosis as evidenced by history

Exclusion Criteria:

Any individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:

• Documented history of eye disease precluding pupillometry

Where it's running

• Children's National Health System
  Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States Recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.