How many autoimmune patients try alternative therapies? new study counts

NCT ID NCT04094259

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study surveyed 121 adults with autoimmune diseases like lupus, Sjögren's syndrome, or scleroderma. Participants filled out a questionnaire about their use of alternative medicines. The goal was to find out how common these practices are in this patient group.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors understand how often patients turn to alternative therapies, potentially improving communication and safety.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center survey, not a treatment trial. It only measures usage, not effectiveness or safety of alternative medicines.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autoimmune disease Sjogren syndrome systemic lupus erythematosus systemic sclerosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AUTO-IMMUNE DISEASES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Médecin Interne A

Limoges, France

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