Lupus Nexus Landmark Study: A Prospective Registry and Biorepository
Lupus Research Alliance
Summary
The purpose of the registry and biorepository is to provide a mechanism to store clinical data, linked biospecimens and molecular data to support the conduct of future research on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), including Lupus Nephritis (LN).
Description
This is a multicenter registry and biorepository conducted in the United States (US) and Canada. The registry will enroll over 3500 individuals with SLE over the course of five years into one of following four cohorts: * New Onset: individuals with a new diagnosis of SLE * Active Lupus Nephritis: individuals with a recent diagnosis of LN * Extra-Renal Lupus Flare: individuals who have experienced a recent flare * Prevalent Cases: individuals with lupus who do not meet the criteria for one of the other cohorts The registry data will include but is not limited to: patient demographics, medical…