Teams Engaged in Accessible Mental Health Interventions for Lupus Erythematosus and Dermatomyositis Stress
Duke University
Summary
The objectives of this study are to determine if the 'Teams Engaged in Accessible Mental Health Interventions for Lupus Erythematosus and Dermatomyositis Stress' (TEAM-LEADS) intervention is feasible and acceptable to adolescents and young adults with lupus and dermatomyositis and whether it can help reduce stress and promote cardiovascular health behaviors in these individuals.
Description
Patients with juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus (JSLE) and juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease, with premature mortality. Adolescents and young adults with JSLE/JDM experience high rates of psychological stress which is associated with worse cardiovascular health (CVH) behaviors, including inadequate physical activity, diet quality, and sleep. However, evidence-based behavioral interventions for stress reduction remain inaccessible for many adolescents and young adults with JSLE/JDM. There is a critical need for stress reduction interventions that ar…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 13–22 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (JSLE) or dermatomyositis (JDM) * Age 13-22 years old at time of enrollment Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to complete surveys/interviews reliably * Lack of access to internet-enabled device; * Non-JSLE/JDM diagnosis * History of myocardial infarction or cerebrovascular accident * Evidence of severe emotional distress defined as any of the following at time of screening: a) Patient Health Questionnaire for Adolescents (PHQ9A) score ≥ 15 indicating severe depression; b) PHQ9A suicidality item score \> 0 indicatin…
Interventions
- BehavioralTEAM-LEADS
TEAM-LEADS will be an online, self-administered intervention for stress reduction and cardiovascular health behavior promotion in adolescents and young adults with juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus and dermatomyositis
Location
- Duke University Medical CenterDurham, North Carolina