Lupus Self-Help program tested in african american women
NCT ID NCT02988661
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a 6-week self-management workshop, called the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, could improve health and reduce healthcare use in African American women with lupus. Nearly 700 women from the GOAL study took part. The program covers topics like dealing with fatigue, pain, and communicating with doctors. Researchers measured changes in confidence, physical and mental health, and other symptoms.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) – a 6-week workshop teaching skills to manage chronic conditions
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this program could give African American women with lupus practical tools to better manage their symptoms and communicate with doctors.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study testing an existing program in a new group, not a new treatment. The program may not improve health outcomes for everyone, and results may not apply to other populations.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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