This Project Aims to Understand the Needs of Rheumatologists and Other Specialties in the Care of… (NCT06698900) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
This Project Aims to Understand the Needs of Rheumatologists and Other Specialties in the Care of Patients With SLE
Brazil1,000 participantsStarted 2024-11-29
Plain-language summary
The project will be conducted in four distinct stages. Firstly, evidence synthesis will be carried out to gather and analyze available data on the topic. Following this, a discussion among physicians will be facilitated to understand the knowledge gaps among rheumatologists and other specialists regarding SLE. Subsequently, consensus will be sought among a select group of rheumatologists on various aspects related to patient care, unmet medical needs, and implementation of new technologies. Finally, the findings and conclusions from these stages will be used to inform the development and publication of scientific papers.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
\- All the patients with SLE registered in DataSUS, in the outpatient system (SIA) and in the Hospital System (SIH) from 2019 to 2022
Exclusion Criteria:
* Not applicable
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
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Understand the difficulties faced by patients with SLE and identify gaps in diagnosis and treatment
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 3 months