SLE (Systemic Lupus)
Conditions
Brief summary
This study is being done to find out if a non-invasive Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) examination of the kidneys may be helpful in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
Johns Hopkins University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Male and female adults over the age of 18 who have been diagnosed with SLE and are able to undergo a kidney MRI.
Exclusion criteria
* Any patient that has undergone a renal transplant. * Any patient that is receiving renal dialysis
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Presence of inflammation | Six months | The presence of inflammation within both kidneys will be measured using MRI. |
| Presence of fibrosis | Six months | The presence of fibrosis within both kidneys will be measured using MRI. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed