Lupus patients get extra nurse support to cut hospital visits

NCT ID NCT03915652

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a nurse-led care management program for lupus patients at high risk of missing appointments or ending up in the emergency room. Nurses received special training on lupus and social barriers to care, then reached out to patients to help them attend rheumatology visits, fill prescriptions, and get recommended lab tests. The goal was to see if this support improves care quality and reduces avoidable hospitalizations.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: nurse-led care management program
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could improve lupus care and reduce avoidable hospital visits for high-risk patients.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 35 participants, so results may not apply to all lupus patients. The program requires extra nursing resources.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Behavior systemic lupus erythematosus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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