New computer tool aims to help lupus patients choose treatments
NCT ID NCT03735238
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a computerized decision-aid called SMILE that gives lupus patients information about their disease and treatment options. Nearly 1,900 adults with lupus from multiple clinics used the tool during their visits. The main goal was to see how many eligible patients actually used it and how acceptable clinic staff found it.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- SMILE Computerized Decision-Aid
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this tool could help lupus patients and their doctors make better, shared treatment decisions.
- What could go wrong
- This study only measured how often the tool was used and how acceptable it was, not whether it improved health outcomes. Results may not apply to all clinics.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States
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