Spine Quantitative Computed Tomography (QCT) for the Assessment of Osteoporosis on Children

Completed

Conditions studied: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

In brief

The purpose of this study is to compare healthy children to children who have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). SLE is a childhood disease that has high risk for low bone mass and vertebral compression fractures.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01330368

Run by

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

People needed

32

Starts

2010-10-01

Expected to finish

2017-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-10-03

Who can join

Age: 5 and older, up to 21. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• For SLE subjects: Subjects age 5-21 drawn from rheumatology clinic at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia diagnosed with SLE for at least 1 month. Also subjects with no known vertebral compression fracture of L2.
• For Control subjects: Subjects age 5-21. Controls will be a 50% male/female.

You may not qualify if…

• For SLE subjects: Subjects with SLE will be excluded if they have conditions or drug exposure unrelated to SLE and known to impact growth or bone health.
• For Control subjects: Chronic disease or syndrome known to affect growth or bone health, prematurity (<37 weeks gestation), or use of any medication known to affect growth.

Where it is running

• The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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