Can a smartphone app bridge the lupus care gap for women of color?

NCT ID NCT06217107

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First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a culturally tailored coaching program delivered through the Health360x app can help women of color with lupus or lupus nephritis better manage their disease. The app provides educational micro-learning modules, push notifications, and tools to track health metrics like blood pressure and diet. Researchers aim to see if this approach improves engagement, goal attainment, and health outcomes compared to standard care.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a culturally tailored coaching program delivered via the Health360x app, including micro-learning content and push notifications
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could offer a scalable, low-cost way to improve disease management and reduce health disparities in lupus and lupus nephritis.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage behavioral study without a control group, so results may not be generalizable. Success depends on sustained user engagement.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 160 people

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Started

Sep 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Provision of signed and dated informed consent form 2. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study 3. females ; Age over 18yo 4. Self-reported diagnosis of Lupus or Lupus Nephritis, or documented diagnosis of Lupus or Lupus Nephritis 5. Willingness to adhere to the study intervention regimen 6. Access to necessary resources for participating in a technology-based intervention (i.e., computer, smart-phone, internet access) 7. Not currently practicing self-management behaviors and have not participated in a class or program on self-management behavior within the last 12 months Adult women with lupus and lupus nephritis will be enrolled in the study. Eligibility: Adult women with lupus and lupus nephritis who are able to consent and participate in self-management support training. Access to the internet is required for this intervention. Ability to read English is required because all the materials are currently in English. Coaches must meet all of the following criteria: 1. Provision of signed and dated informed consent form 2. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for duration of study 3. Women of color with lupus or lupus nephritis with desire to help others 4. Ability to communicate in English 5. Secure access to Internet 6. Private space for conducting participant visits 7. Ability to use internet-based platform Exclusion Criteria: -Potential participants and coaches who are unable to speak or read English, access the internet, or complete data collection activities will be ineligible for participation.

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Locations

  • Morehouse School of Medicine

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    Atlanta, Georgia, 30310, United States

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