ong term outcome of childhood onset SLE in the Netherlands
Recruiting
- Conditions
- Childhood lupusJuvenile Systemic Lupus ErythematosusPaediatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus10003816
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 150
Inclusion Criteria
Patients diagnosed with SLE according to the ACR-criteria.
Onset of symptoms before the age of 18 (for patients)
Onset of symptoms after the age of 18 (for disease-controls)
Patient is currently older than 18 years
Consent to review medical records
Signed informed consent
Sufficient knowledge of the Dutch language to participate
Exclusion Criteria
Refusal to participate
Insufficient knowledge of the Dutch language
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational invasive
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>The primary endpoints are the long term damage measured with the SDI and the<br /><br>quality of life measured with the SF-36. Work participation, coping styles,<br /><br>family planning and fertility, fatigue and psychosocial functioning will also<br /><br>be assessed, as these factors influence quality of life. </p><br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p> Secondary endpoints are demographic parameters, socio-economic status, disease<br /><br>characteristics at diagnosis, comorbidities, social support, physical activity<br /><br>and productivity costs. </p><br>