Effectiveness of a Knowledge-based Intervention for Patients With Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus

NCT ID: NCT01629784

Last Updated: 2013-06-03

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

31 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2012-05-31

Study Completion Date

2013-01-31

Brief Summary

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Studies have shown that there are significant differences in severity and outcome of lupus in patients of colored skin compared with Caucasians. There are many factors that lead to this discrepancy: genetics, poverty, education level, as well as behavioral and cultural factors. Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE) is a disease of flares and remissions with identifiable triggers. One of the most aggravating triggers in CLE is sun exposure. The investigators hypothesize that there are disparities in knowledge about photoprotection, leading to poorer outcomes in minority ethnic groups. This study aims to assess knowledge of risk factors and triggers, especially sun exposure, and the effects on quality of life of Caucasian and minority populations, by conducting an assessment survey and subsequent teaching intervention on appropriate skin protection techniques including appropriate sun screen application, and use of sun-protective clothing. After three months a survey to evaluate knowledge retention about and the application of the educational intervention will be conducted.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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CLE and sun counseling

Group Type OTHER

Cutaneous Lupus educational script

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Subjects will listen to a short informational script on Cutaneous lupus and skin protection

Interventions

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Cutaneous Lupus educational script

Subjects will listen to a short informational script on Cutaneous lupus and skin protection

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Subjects with a diagnosis of cutaneous lupus erythematous
* Subjects ages 18 years of age and older and able to give consent
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Northwestern University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Roopal Kundu

Assistant Professor of Dermatology

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Roopal Kundu, M.D.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Northwestern University

Locations

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Northwestern University Department of Dermatology

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Finlay AY. Quality of life assessments in dermatology. Semin Cutan Med Surg. 1998 Dec;17(4):291-6. doi: 10.1016/s1085-5629(98)80026-6.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 9859917 (View on PubMed)

Foering K, Goreshi R, Klein R, Okawa J, Rose M, Cucchiara A, Werth VP. Prevalence of self-report photosensitivity in cutaneous lupus erythematosus. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2012 Feb;66(2):220-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2010.12.006. Epub 2011 Jul 13.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 21742409 (View on PubMed)

Kundu RV, Kamaria M, Ortiz S, West DP, Rademaker AW, Robinson JK. Effectiveness of a knowledge-based intervention for melanoma among those with ethnic skin. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2010 May;62(5):777-84. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2009.08.047. Epub 2010 Mar 9.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 20219266 (View on PubMed)

Werth VP. Clinical manifestations of cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Autoimmun Rev. 2005 Jun;4(5):296-302. doi: 10.1016/j.autrev.2005.01.003. Epub 2005 Feb 10.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 15990077 (View on PubMed)

Related Links

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http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/depts/dermatology/research/clinical-trials/ctu-active%20trials.htm

Northwestern University Department of Dermatology Actively Enrolling Research Trials

Other Identifiers

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STU65095

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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