Evaluating treatment outcomes for pregnant women with systemic lupus erythematosus

Treatment and Clinical Outcomes Among SLE Patients in Pregnancy: A Real World Study

Phase 1 Interventional Qilu Hospital of Shandong University · NCT04976465

This study is testing how different treatments for systemic lupus erythematosus during pregnancy can affect the health of both mothers and their babies.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 1
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment200 (estimated)
Ages20 Years to 45 Years
SexFemale
SponsorQilu Hospital of Shandong University Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsprednisone
Locations1 site (Jinan, Shandong)
Trial IDNCT04976465 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to investigate the risk factors associated with poor pregnancy outcomes in women diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It will evaluate the impact of different therapeutic approaches, including anticoagulation, on both maternal and fetal health. Utilizing a Smart System of Disease Management, patients will receive regular consultations and follow-ups with rheumatologists throughout their pregnancy. The study will monitor disease activity and treatment adherence from the time of confirmed pregnancy until delivery.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are pregnant women aged 20-45 years who have been diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus.

Not a fit: Patients with known causes of previous abortions or serious comorbid conditions may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management strategies for pregnant women with SLE, enhancing maternal and fetal health outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on SLE and pregnancy, this approach utilizing a dedicated disease management system is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) (ACR criteria, 1997);
2. Pregnant women aged 20-45 years old;
3. Willing to participate in this study, willing to medication and follow-up according to the treatment plan, and sign the informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. The cause of previous abortion was known:

   * Known chromosomal abnormalities in the parent, maternal or embryo.

     \- Page 3 of 4 \[DRAFT\] -• Endocrine dysfunction of pregnant women: luteal dysfunction; Polycystic ovarian syndrome; Ovarian premature failure (FSH

     ≥ 20uu/ L) in follicular stage;
   * Hyperprolactinemia thyroid disease; Other hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis abnormalities in diabetes mellitus.
   * Abnormal anatomy of pregnant women: abnormal uterus; Asherman syndrome; The uterine fibrosis of cervical insufficiency is more than 5 cm. Vaginal infection.
   * Any known serious heart disease, liver, kidney, blood or endocrine disease.
2. Any active infection Active viral hepatitis includes hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), human papillomavirus (HPV). Active infections include small intestine herpes zoster virus (VZV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), syphilis or tuberculosis.
3. Allergic to prednisone, hydroxychloroquine, low molecular weight heparin or aspirin.
4. The history of the disease is as follows:

   * There was a history of peptic ulcer or upper gastrointestinal bleeding in the past.
   * The past history of malignant tumor.
   * The past history of epilepsy or psychosis.
5. Women who disagree or cannot complete the follow-up during pregnancy and after delivery.

Where this trial is running

Jinan, Shandong

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Systemic Lupus ErythematosusPregnancy Relatedclinical featuresRisk factors
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