Gullah Participants Needed for Study on Lupus
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Gullah Health
Recruiting
Observational Study
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 2 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 750 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for individuals who identify as Gullah and have a connection to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Participants will help researchers understand how genetics and the environment influence SLE.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am 2 years old or older.
- I identify as African-American 'Gullah' from the Sea Island region of South Carolina.
- I have at least 4 of the diagnostic criteria for SLE.
- I am a relative of a known SLE patient.
- I am an unrelated healthy Gullah control.
- I can speak and understand English.
- I can give informed consent.
You may not be able to join if
- I identify as a race other than Black or African-American.
- I am a prisoner.
- I am a mentally ill patient.
- I am institutionalized.
- I am unwilling or unable to give informed consent.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterized by the production of autoantibodies, multiple organ involvement, and diverse clinical symptoms and immunologic manifestations. African Americans are at a disproportionately higher risk of developing SLE, develop SLE at an earlier age, and have increased morbidity and mortality compared with European Americans. Our central st…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 2 years and above;
* Self-identified as African-American "Gullah" from the Sea Island region of South Carolina;
* Have had at least 4 of the 11 diagnostic criteria for SLE as designated by the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), be a relative of a known SLE patient, or…
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