๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-01-22

Research Accelerated by You Lupus Registry (NCT06927219)

Web-Based Data Collection Through the Research Accelerated by You (RAY) Lupus Registry

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Lupus Foundation of America

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Summary The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) Research Accelerated by You (RAY) Registry is a fully remote, longitudinal registry designed to collect data from adults and children living with lupus. The primary goal is to better understand the diagnosis, treatment, care, and quality of life for those affected by the disease. Remote Participation This is a decentralized, online-only registry. Participation is conducted entirely through a secure web-based portal. There are no physical site visits or travel requirements; participants can contribute from any location with internet access. Participation Details Consent: Informed consent is completed electronically. Surveys: Participants complete electronic surveys upon enrollment and every six months thereafter. Data Types: Collected data is self-reported and includes demographics, diagnosis history, treatment information, and patient-reported outcomes (PROs), such as quality of life. Purpose and Data Use The LFA uses registry data to: Address Constituent Needs: Inform programs and resources for the lupus community. Advance Research: Share patient insights with to ensure therapies are developed with the consideration of what matters and what matters most to people living with lupus. Patient Engagement and Clinical Research Matching: Participants may be contacted to assess eligibility for patient engagement or clinical research opportunities or to complete specific sub-surveys regarding trial participation.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Online Registry - No Physical Site Required โ€” Washington D.C., District of Columbia

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

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

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Online Registry - No Physical Site Required โ€” Washington D.C., District of Columbia

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (202) 924-4818

Email: buie@lupus.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  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.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—