Can a smartphone app help teens with lupus and depression stay on track?

NCT ID NCT05693571

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study aims to understand how depression symptoms, like loss of interest, may make it harder for teens and young adults with lupus to keep up with their medical care. Researchers will also test a mobile health app designed to provide education and connect users to their care team. About 40 participants aged 15-24 from the Bronx will complete questionnaires and some will try the app for 6 months to see if it is feasible and acceptable.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Valera mobile health application
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a practical tool to help teens with lupus stay engaged in their care and manage depression symptoms.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early pilot study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The app's benefits are not yet proven.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus systemic lupus erythematosus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DEPRESSION LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS, SYSTEMIC

Contacts and locations

Locations

Montefiore Medical Center

The Bronx, New York, 10467, United States

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