Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 60

TREX1 gene changes in adults with lupus who have skin symptoms

Official title: TREX1 Gene Mutations and Their Role in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Genotype-Phenotype Correlation Study

Run by South Valley University · NCT07397728 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study will test whether TREX1 gene variants are linked to skin problems in adults with systemic lupus erythematosus.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 60 Years
SexAll
Enrollment90 (estimated)
SponsorSouth Valley University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Qina, South Valley)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 10, 2025
Main results expectedJune 1, 2026
Study endsJune 10, 2026
Registry record updatedFebruary 9, 2026
Trial IDNCT07397728 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults 18–60 years old diagnosed with SLE by the 2019 EULAR/ACR criteria who have at least one acute, subacute, or chronic cutaneous manifestation and who consent to genetic testing are ideal candidates.

Probably not a fit

Patients without cutaneous involvement, those with overlap autoimmune syndromes, pregnant individuals, or those recently receiving biologic therapy or immunosuppressive pulses are unlikely to gain direct benefit from this study's findings.

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

What this trial studies

This is an observational genetic association study enrolling adults with SLE and at least one cutaneous manifestation at South Valley University hospitals in Qena, Egypt. Investigators will collect detailed clinical data, autoantibody profiles, and disease activity measures, and perform TREX1 genotyping to identify polymorphisms. The analysis will compare TREX1 variants with cutaneous phenotypes and measures of lupus activity to look for correlations. The goal is to fill gaps in data from Egyptian patients and to better characterize genetic contributions to cutaneous lupus.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help predict who is at higher risk for skin disease or flares and support more personalized management for patients with lupus.

How similar studies have gone: International studies have previously linked TREX1 and other interferon-pathway genes to lupus, but evidence specifically connecting TREX1 variants to cutaneous lupus—particularly in Egyptian cohorts—is limited.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult aged 18-60 years
* Diagnosed as SLE per 2019 EULAR/ACR classification criteria.
* Presence of at least one cutaneous manifestation (acute, subacute, or chronic).
* Willing to provide written informed consent for participation and genetic testing

Exclusion Criteria:

* Overlap autoimmune syndromes (e.g., dermatomyositis, systemic sclerosis).
* Systemic infection, malignancy, or pregnancy.
* Use of biologic therapy or immunosuppressive pulses within one month.

Where it's running

  • Qina University hospital, South Valley University Hospital
    Qina, South Valley, Egypt
    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.
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