πŸ›οΈ Verified NIH Record β€’ Updated 2026-04-07

Lupus Intervention for Fatigue Trial (NCT02653287)

πŸ”΅ Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 🧠 Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Northwestern University

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Participants in the Chicago Lupus Database or individuals seen at Northwestern Medicine will be approached to enroll in a one year clinical trial looking at decreasing fatigue in persons with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The intervention group will receive individual coaching sessions focusing on physical activity and nutrition while the control group will receive individual calls in relation to SLE self-management educational sessions.This study is designed to evaluate the LIFT intervention to decrease fatigue (primary outcome), improve physical activity (secondary outcome) and dietary behavior (exploratory outcome) in persons with SLE.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Holly Milaeger β€” Chicago, Illinois

Age range: 18 Years to 80 Years

πŸ§ͺ Interventions in This Study

  • Experimental (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Control (OTHER)

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Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria β†—

πŸ“ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • Holly Milaeger β€” Chicago, Illinois
  • Northwestern University β€” Chicago, Illinois

πŸ’° Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA Β§ 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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πŸ’‘ How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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