Lupus study aims to unlock secrets of immune system attacks

NCT ID NCT00582881

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

Summary

This study looked at how the immune system behaves in people with lupus (SLE) and mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD). Researchers measured immune cell responses and tracked disease activity over time. The goal was to better understand these long-term autoimmune diseases, which often affect young women, especially Black and Hispanic women. No treatment was given; this was an observation-only study to gather information for future therapies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

mixed connective tissue disease systemic lupus erythematosus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

    Miami, Florida, 33136, United States