LUPUS (SLE)

What is Lupus?

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The immune system is designed to attack foreign substances in the body. If you have lupus, something goes wrong with your immune system and it attacks healthy cells and tissues. This can damage many parts of the body such as the:
  • Joints
  • Skin
  • Kidneys
  • Heart
  • Lungs
  • Blood vessels
  • Brain

There are many kinds of lupus. The most common type, systemic lupus erythematosus, affects many parts of the body. Other types of lupus are:
  • Discoid lupus erythematosus—causes a skin rash that doesn't go away
  • Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus—causes skin sores on parts of the body exposed to sun
  • Drug-induced lupus—can be caused by medications
  • Neonatal lupus—a rare type of lupus that affects newborns.
More information can be found at the NIAMS site of the National Institutes of health: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Lupus/lupus_ff.asp

Our Current Enrolling Lupus Studies:

Below is a summary of our current trials, if you are interested in learning more, simply click on the trial's name to answer a few qualifying questions and request a contact by our research staff:

Illuminate Lupus Study
This study is investigating a subcutaneous injection of LY2127399 to test for safety and effectiveness in patients who are 18 years and older who have been diagnosed with SLE and are having active symptoms such as joint pain, skin rashes, and a positive ANA.  Compensation for time and travel is available.