Online Support Program for Lupus (WHEEL Trial)

Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byJennifer Rogers, MD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May be covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: N/A

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Duke University

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?For people living with people living with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) the symptoms with the largest impact on their quality of life - fatigue, pain, and brain fog - are not always addressed in rheumatology clinic visits. To address the quality-of-life limitations, the investigators have created and will test the health coach-led, 8-session Whole Health Empowerment for Endotypes of Lupus (WHEEL) online support program. This program moves beyond traditional clinic visits and standard educational curricula to engage patients in creating their own health goals and therapeutic plans in a setting that emphasizes both the psychosocial and clinical factors contributing to disease. Participants will attend the virtual sessions, work with their health coach on two additional sessions, and complete surveys.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who often experience fatigue, pain, and brain fog. Participants should be interested in engaging in an online support program that includes creating personal health goals and therapeutic plans.

Treatment Details

The trial tests an 8-session online support program called WHEEL, led by a health coach. It aims to improve quality of life for lupus patients by addressing psychosocial and clinical factors beyond traditional clinic visits.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Group 2: Wait-List Control (Delayed Intervention)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Group 2: Wait-List Control (Delayed Intervention) does not get the intervention while Group 1 is getting the intervention. Group 2 receives the intervention AFTER Group 1 has completed the intervention.

Group II: Group 1: Immediate TreatmentExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Group 1 participants receive the intervention first which is completing the 4-month program. They will receive an additional survey when Group 2 completes the intervention.