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Lupus Research - Lupus Clinical Trials

Lupus research and clinical trials lead to better understanding of the disease. Researchers focus on finding the cause of lupus. Researchers continue to search for a cure and develop better treatment options for lupus.
National Databank For Rheumatic Diseases: Lupus / SLE / Discoid
The National Databank for Rheumatic Diseases is a research databank for the study of arthritis and rheumatic conditions. If you have been diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) or Discoid Lupus, you are eligible to participate in NDB research.
Spiritual Cause Of Lupus?
An appearance by Caroline Myss on "Oprah" stirred anger within the lupus community when she claimed lupus had a spiritual cause rather than physical cause.
Clinical Trials - Why Volunteer?
"Clinical trial" is the scientific term for a test or study of a drug or medical device in people. These tests are done to see if the drug or device is safe and effective for people to use. Doctors and other health professionals run the tests according to strict rules set by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Clinical Trials: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus / SLE
Clinical trials for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Clinical Trials: Discoid Lupus
Clinical trials for discoid lupus, from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Clinical Trials: Lupus
Clinical trials for Lupus, from CenterWatch.
Clinical Trials: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus / SLE
Clinical trials for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), from CenterWatch.
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