Lupus Research Study
If you are experiencing lupus symptoms, call (281) 201-4219 or fill out the form below.
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Joint pain, stiffness and swelling
- Butterfly-shaped rash on the face that covers the cheeks and bridge of the nose or rashes elsewhere on the body
- Skin lesions that appear or worsen with sun exposure
- Fingers and toes that turn white or blue when exposed to cold or during stressful periods
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Dry eyes
- Headaches, confusion and memory loss
Apply for the Lupus Program
Fill out the form below or call us at (281) 201-4219.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How long does the program last?
The program is one year long and includes visits to our clinic in The Woodlands every four weeks.
How is the program conducted?
Double-blind placebo controlled participants in the placebo group will receive a placebo treatment throughout the program duration. Since this is a blinded program, the physician and program coordinators will not know who receives the investigational drug. The program data will be collected and sent to the FDA (Food and Drug Administration).
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Can I continue receiving other treatments during the program?
While participating in the program, certain standard lupus care treatments can continue for all participants regardless of which arm of the program they are randomized to. This prevents the placebo arm subjects from being totally without treatment for their lupus but those in the other two arms may continue with some of their standard of care treatments.
What happens after the program?
Once the program concludes, participants will have the option to participate in an extension study period that will be open-label and will receive active study drug.
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How Do I Find Out if I Qualify?
If you want to participate in this program, you must pass a qualification process to determine if you are a suitable candidate. One of our team members will provide a general screening on a few important characteristics to start the qualification process.
You may be eligible if:
- You don’t have a history of serious infections or a major disease besides lupus.
- You are not a pregnant or nursing woman.
- You don’t have active severe lupus nephritis.
- Your lupus diagnosis was made more than six months ago by a rheumatologist.
- You don’t have any uncontrolled conditions or certain infections.
How Do I Find Out if I Qualify?
If you want to participate in this program, you must pass a qualification process to determine if you are a suitable candidate. One of our team members will provide a general screening on a few important characteristics to start the qualification process.
You may be eligible if:
- You don’t have a history of serious infections or a major disease besides lupus.
- You are not a pregnant or nursing woman.
- You don’t have active severe lupus nephritis.
- Your lupus diagnosis was made more than six months ago by a rheumatologist.
- You don’t have any uncontrolled conditions or certain infections.
Next steps if you wish to participate:
If you qualify and would like to participate in the program, you will move forward with an examination at our clinic that includes TB testing, a chest x-ray, and an ECG test. When agreeing to participate in our program, you will sign a consent form that states you agree to study visits that involve blood sample collection, joint examinations, and administration of the study drug. Participating in this program is voluntary and you are able to withdraw at any time.
You will receive a monetary stipend at the end of every visit to cover travel and other expenses that may incur to attend.