Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational

SLE Registry in Pakistan to understand how lupus presents and progresses

Official title: Pakistan Arthritis and Connective Tissue Disease Network - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Run by Foundation University Islamabad · NCT07902622 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This project is building a Pakistan lupus registry to see how SLE shows up and changes over time in adults, starting at Fauji Foundation Hospital Rawalpindi.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment3000 (estimated)
SponsorFoundation University Islamabad
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Rawalpindi, Punjab Province)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 1, 2025
Main results expectedMay 1, 2036
Study endsMay 30, 2036
Registry record updatedOctober 29, 2026
Trial IDNCT07902622 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adult patients diagnosed with SLE by a rheumatologist who meet SLICC 2012 or EULAR/ACR 2019 criteria and consent to participation.

Probably not a fit

Patients not interested in long-term data collection or those unable to provide consent may not benefit from participation.

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

What this trial studies

This is a longitudinal, prospective cohort registry to characterize SLE phenotypes, treatments, and outcomes in Pakistani adults. Trained clinicians will collect standardized, validated data from patients diagnosed with SLE, with plans to expand to additional centers nationwide. The study uses existing diagnostic criteria (SLICC 2012 or EULAR/ACR 2019) and observes real-world treatment patterns and disease progression without an active intervention. Data will be analyzed to identify factors influencing disease course and inform practice guidelines locally and regionally.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: Insights from the registry could improve understanding of SLE in Pakistan and guide diagnosis and management to better tailor care.

How similar studies have gone: Other regional lupus registries have helped describe disease patterns and treatment outcomes, supporting the value of this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

\- All patients presenting with SLE diagnosed by phyician and fulfilling SLICC2012 or EULAR/ACR2019 criteria.

Exclusion Criteria:

\- SLE patient who defers informed consent.

Where it's running

  • Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi
    Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan
    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.
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.