Search / Trial NCT00000417

Psychoeducational Approach to Improve Health in Lupus

Launched by BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL · Nov 3, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of December 26, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Sle Lupus Educational Intervention Health Education Social Support Network Outcomes Research Self Help

ClinConnect Summary

Studies have shown that patient self-efficacy in disease management and social support predict physical and mental health and disease activity in lupus. We wished to study the relationships among patient/partner communication, social support, and self-efficacy as they influence patient health longitudinally. We are randomizing 150 lupus patients and their partners to either (1) participate in a counseling intervention to improve self-efficacy, partner support, and patient/partner problem-solving in lupus management or (2) see an informational film about lupus (control). The counseling inter...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Has partner willing to participate in study
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Unable to read and write English questionnaires
  • Unable to be reached by phone
  • Rheumatologist considers patient unable to participate, generally due to patient cognitive problems or severe illness

Trial Officials

Lawren H. Daltroy, DrPH

Principal Investigator

Brigham and Women's Hospital

About Brigham And Women's Hospital

Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) is a leading academic medical center located in Boston, Massachusetts, renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical excellence. As an integral part of the Partners HealthCare system, BWH combines cutting-edge medical education with a focus on patient-centered care, fostering an environment that promotes groundbreaking clinical trials across various specialties. The hospital is dedicated to translating scientific discoveries into effective treatments, making significant contributions to the fields of cardiovascular medicine, oncology, and women's health, among others. With a robust infrastructure for research and a collaborative approach, BWH aims to improve patient outcomes and enhance the overall quality of healthcare.

Locations

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

People applied

Timeline

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Estimated completion

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