Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Conditions
Brief summary
This protocol tests whether changes in BLyS or IFN can be detected in a normal immune response to a vaccine and, if so, whether the response differs between those with lupus and healthy controls.
Interventions
BIOLOGICALfluzone
once
BIOLOGICALpneumovax
once
Sponsors
Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
19 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* ACR lupus criteria * 18\<age\<65
Exclusion criteria
* chronic infection or cancer * pregnancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| change in specific antibodies in response to vaccine | 2 weeks |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| change in BLyS after vaccination | 2 weeks |
| change in IFN after vaccination | 2 weeks |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed