Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Conditions
Interventions
The telemedicine system will be YaDoc, an online medical system from Integrity Healthcare. Patients will install and use the systemic lupus erythematosus symptom management program (application name &
YaDoc"
) on their smartphones. Online medical care will be conducted at 8 weeks and 24 weeks after the start of the study. Face-to-face medical care will be conducted at 16 and 32 weeks. Patients will be as
Sponsors
Nagasaki University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients must meet all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into the study: 1. Patients with SLE under treatment at Nagasaki University 2. Patients >=20 years old 3. Not concurrent use of a corticosteroid equivalent to >10 mg/day of prednisolone 4. SLEDAI less than 5 5. Patients without active organ legions 6. Patients or a family member has a smartphone 7. Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent and comply with the requirements of the study protocol
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The exclusion criteria are as follows: (1) Patients who are unable or unwilling to use the required online medical system. (2) Inappropriateness for inclusion in this study as determined by the .
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Contents of "Questionnaire on satisfaction with and issues related to telemedicine systems (for patients)" | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactToshimasa Shimizu
Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Department of Immunology and Rheumatology
Outcome results
None listed