LupusTrials.org The clinical study stopped before enrolling its first participant. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov …
Archives: Glossary of Terms
Uncontrolled study
A clinical study that lacks a comparison (i.e. a control) group. Source: NCI …
Trial sponsor
A person, company, institution, group, or organization that oversees or pays for a clinical trial and collects and analyzes the data. Also called clinical trial sponsor. Source: NCI …
Terminated
The clinical study has stopped recruiting or enrolling participants early and will not start again. Participants are no longer being examined or treated. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov …
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
SLE is the most common type of lupus. It can affect many parts of the body including the kidneys, heart, lungs, brain, blood, and skin. …
Suspended
The clinical study has stopped recruiting or enrolling participants early, but it may start again. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov …
Sub-acute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (SCLE)
As with SLE, Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (SCLE) occurs primarily in young to middle aged women. SCLE is highly photosensitive, with 70-90% of patients meeting the ACR definition of abnormal photosensitivity. Source: NIH.gov …
Study Type
Describes the nature of a clinical study, such as interventional studies (also called clinical trials), observational studies, and expanded access. Source: NCI …
Study Documents
Refers to the type of documents that the study sponsor or PI may add to their study record. These include a study protocol, statistical analysis plan, and an informed consent form. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov …
Study Design
The investigative methods and strategies used in the clinical study. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov …