Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 1 Interventional Ages 20 to 45 Women only

Evaluating treatment outcomes for pregnant women with systemic lupus erythematosus

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

Run by Qilu Hospital of Shandong University · NCT04976465 · Data updated 2026-11-12

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

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 1
Study typeInterventional
Ages20 Years to 45 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment200 (estimated)
SponsorQilu Hospital of Shandong University
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsprednisone
Locations1 site (Jinan, Shandong)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2018
Main results expectedJuly 30, 2025
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedNovember 18, 2023
Trial IDNCT04976465 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

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

Probably not a fit

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

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

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.

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

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running

  • Qilu Hospital
    Jinan, Shandong, China
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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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.
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