Does Belimumab Modify the Natural History of SLE? A Propensity Score-matched, Real-world Study

Recruiting Observational Study
SLE - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
684 (estimated)
Sponsor
Biomedical Research Foundation, Academy of Athens · Other
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About This Trial
This will be a combined retrospective and prospective cohort study, that will evaluate the incidence of de novo Systemic Lupus Erythematosus major organ manifestations (defined as BILAG A flares) in patients receiving belimumab (Arm A) and compare it to 2 standard-of-care groups (SoC) (Arm B: patients on SoC; Arm C: patients on SoC followed-up up to May 1st 2014, the first date where belimumab was…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Systemic lupus erythematosus classification according to the Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics (SLICC) criteria * Age ≥ 18 years old * Time of follow-up ≥ 6 months * Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index 2000 (SLEDAI-2K) ≥ 4 * Physician Global As…
Contacts

Dimitrios T. Boumpas, Professor in Medicine

00306937212025

boumpasd@uoc.gr

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Antonis Fanouriakis, Ass. Professor in Medicine

00306973016540

afanour@med.uoa.gr

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