This is a multicenter prospective study to assess clinical characteristics, demographics, treatment and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of lupus nephritis (LN) participants across 5 Gulf countries (United Arab Emirates \[UAE\], Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* More than or equal to 18 years of age
* Clinician diagnosed LN participants.
* At least one visit to the investigational center during 12 months prior to the baseline visit, recorded in medical documentation.
* Literacy in English or Arabic allowing to fully comprehend the written informed consent and study-specific patient reported questionnaires.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Incomplete medical records to be able to assess the disease severity or absence of any of the following renal laboratory results from the medical record within the last twelve months: a. Urinary protein to creatinine ratio (UPCR) or 24-hour proteinuria or urine sediment (activity). b. Serum creatinine or estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR); or measured glomerular filtration rate (GFR), if eGFR is not available.
* Current or medical history of: a. Congenital or acquired immunodeficiency. b. Malignancy in active treatment phase. c. Acute viral infection, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, requiring hospitalization.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Number of Participants Categorized by Demographic Characteristics
Timeframe: At Baseline (Day 1)
2
Number of Participants With Active Clinical Manifestations of Lupus Nephritis
Timeframe: Up to 12 months
3
Number of Participants With Comorbidities
Timeframe: Up to 12 months
4
Number of Participants With Severe Lupus Nephritis
Timeframe: Up to 12 months
5
Number of Participants Categorized by Treatments for Lupus Nephritis
Timeframe: At Baseline (Day 1)
6
Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Health-related Quality of Life Domain Score