Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational

Lupus patient registry for better understanding and care

Official title: Web-Based Data Collection Through the Research Accelerated by You (RAY) Lupus Registry

Run by Lupus Foundation of America · NCT06927219 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is collecting information from adults with lupus to help improve understanding and care for the disease.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment10000 (estimated)
SponsorLupus Foundation of America
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Washington D.C., District of Columbia)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 1, 2020
Main results expectedSeptember 30, 2030
Study endsDecember 31, 2050
Registry record updatedJanuary 23, 2026
Trial IDNCT06927219 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with a self-reported lupus diagnosis, as well as parents or guardians of children with lupus.

Probably not a fit

Patients who do not have access to a computer or the internet, or who cannot read and understand English 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

The Research Accelerated by You Lupus Registry is a voluntary, ongoing observational study that collects data from adults with lupus and their representatives to enhance understanding of the disease. Participants complete electronic surveys every six months, providing information on demographics, diagnoses, treatments, and quality of life. The data gathered will be used to address patient needs, share clinical research opportunities, and advance lupus research by making de-identified data available to approved researchers. The Lupus Foundation of America promotes participation through outreach to a large community connected to lupus.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could lead to improved diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for lupus patients.

How similar studies have gone: Other similar registries have shown success in advancing understanding and treatment of chronic diseases, indicating potential for this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* For adults with lupus, the individual who completes the Registry:

  * is 18 years of age or older
  * has a self-reported diagnosis of lupus by a physician or health care provider
  * is willing and able to provide informed consent
  * is able to read and understand English sufficiently to complete the survey questions
  * has access to a computer with an internet connection

For children under 18 with lupus, the individual who completes the Registry is:

* 18 years of age or older
* the parent/legal guardian/legally authorized representative of a child under 18 years of age that has a diagnosis of lupus by a physician or health care provider
* willing and able to provide consent for the child under 18 years of age and to obtain assent from the child between 7-17 years of age
* able to access a computer with an internet connection
* able to read and understand English sufficiently to complete the survey questions

For adults with lupus unable to provide consent, the individual who completes the Registry is:

* 18 years of age or older
* the legally authorized representative of an adult 18 or older who is unable to provide consent and has a diagnosis of lupus by a physician or health care provider
* willing and able to provide consent for the adult with lupus
* able to access a computer with an internet connection
* able to read and understand English sufficiently to complete the survey questions

Exclusion Criteria:

* People who are not living with lupus

Where it's running

  • Online Registry - No Physical Site Required
    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Joy N Buie, PhD, MSCR, RN — Lupus Foundation of America
  • Study coordinator: Joy N Buie, PhD, MSCR, BSN
  • Email: buie@lupus.org
  • Phone: 202-924-4818

Similar studies

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.