Lupus lung link: new study reveals hidden breathing problems
NCT ID NCT07193745
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how lupus affects breathing, daily activity, and tiredness. Researchers compared 50 people with lupus to healthy volunteers using breathing tests, a 6-minute walk, and questionnaires. The goal was to find early signs of lung problems so doctors can treat them sooner.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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50 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Finished
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Nov 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Individuals aged 18-65 years with a diagnosis of SLE
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who have been followed with a diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus for at least 1 year * Able to ambulate independently * No cognitive or mental impairment * Willing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of major musculoskeletal disease affecting the lower extremities * Presence of severe disease affecting the cardiovascular system * Being pregnant * Smoking * Having a diagnosis of restrictive/interstitial lung disease due to the underlying condition
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
Istanbul, Fatih, Turkey (Türkiye)
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