LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS, SYSTEMIC

This study looked at two different ways to give pneumococcal vaccines to adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). One group received a prime-boost strategy (conjugate vaccine first, then polysaccharide vaccine six months later), while the other group got a placebo first an…

This study tested whether memantine, a drug used for Alzheimer's, can improve thinking and memory problems in people with lupus. 111 adults with lupus and cognitive issues took either memantine or a placebo for 14 weeks. The goal was to see if the drug could safely ease brain fog…

This study tested a phone-based version of the Walk With Ease program for 267 adults with arthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, or lupus. Participants received coaching over the phone to help them walk more and manage symptoms. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce pain and …

This study looked at whether a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) can improve health and reduce doctor visits for African American women with lupus. Nearly 700 women took part. The program teaches skills to manage chronic conditions, and researchers measured things l…

This study looked at a personalized way to reduce steroid doses in people with lupus. 72 patients were followed for 3 months to see how their bodies processed the drug and how their disease activity changed. The goal was to find a safer, more effective tapering plan.

This study aimed to understand why people with systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) feel so tired. Researchers measured fatigue, anxiety, quality of life, and physical activity in 884 adults with lupus from Spain. They hope to find what predicts fatigue, so doctors can better hel…