Lupus erythematosus
MONDO:0004670An autoimmune, connective tissue chronic inflammatory disorder affecting the skin, joints, kidneys, lungs, heart, and the peripheral blood cells. It is more commonly seen in women than men. Variants include discoid and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Also known as: lupus, lupus erythematosus
585 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 40 tagged with Lupus erythematosus itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Lupus erythematosus
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Systemic lupus erythematosus 518 trials · 524 incl. sub-types
10 sub-types
- Pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus 16 trials
- Central nervous system lupus 3 trials
- Neonatal lupus erythematosus 1 trial
- Autosomal systemic lupus erythematosus type 16 0 trials
- Bullous systemic lupus erythematosus 0 trials
- Systemic lupus erythematosus 17 0 trials
- Systemic lupus erythematosus 18 0 trials
- Systemic lupus erythematosus related to C1QA 0 trials
- Systemic lupus erythematosus related to C1S 0 trials
- Systemic lupus erythematosus related to C4A 0 trials
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Cutaneous lupus erythematosus 38 trials · 46 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus 3 trials · 23 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus 11 trials
- Rowell syndrome 0 trials
- Bullous systemic lupus erythematosus 0 trials
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Drug-induced lupus erythematosus 1 trial
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Can better sleep ease pain in teens with rheumatic disease?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether a self-guided web program called 'Better Nights, Better Days for Youth' can improve sleep and reduce pain in teenagers with rheumatic diseases like arthritis and lupus. Teens aged 12-18 with sleep problems will track their sleep and pain daily, then us…
Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rewiring the lupus brain: can therapy calm inflammation and lift teen mood?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a specialized cognitive behavioral therapy called TEACH can improve mental health and well-being in adolescents with childhood-onset lupus. Researchers will measure changes in brain function, blood markers of inflammation, and symptoms like depression, fa…
Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an online program help young people with lupus and dermatomyositis feel less stressed?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new online program called TEAM-LEADS designed to help teens and young adults (ages 13-22) with lupus or dermatomyositis reduce stress and improve heart-healthy behaviors like diet, exercise, and sleep. The program is self-guided and completed online. The study …
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Immune clues in the blood may foretell heart trouble
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is building a biobank of blood samples and imaging data from 300 people with suspected inflammatory heart or autoimmune rheumatic diseases. Researchers aim to identify immune biomarkers that could predict major heart events like heart failure, stroke, or atrial fibrill…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lupus and sleep: can changing your habits help you rest better?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find out which daily habits and surroundings are linked to poor sleep in people with lupus. Researchers will survey 250 adults with lupus from different parts of Spain about their sleep, physical activity, screen time, and bedroom environment. The goal is to id…
Sponsor: Investigación en Hemofilia y Fisioterapia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Heart scans could spot hidden risks in lupus patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 1,500 people with lupus or other autoimmune diseases to see if advanced heart scans can predict heart attacks, strokes, or other heart problems. Participants will have one of three types of heart imaging. The goal is to learn if these scans can help doctors…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC