Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Outcome Measures for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Clinical Trials.

Rheum Dis Clin North Am

Centre for Prognosis Studies in the Rheumatic Diseases, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto Lupus Clinic, EW, 1-412, 399 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, M5T 2S8, Canada.

Published: August 2021

The assessment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) disease activity in clinical trials has been challenging. This is related to the wide spectrum of SLE manifestations and the heterogeneity of the disease trajectory. Currently, composite outcome measures are most commonly used as a primary endpoint while organ-specific measures are often used as secondary outcomes. In this article, we review the outcome measures and endpoints used in most recent clinical trials and explore potential avenues for further development of new measures and the refinement of existing tools.

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