Respiratory Function, Functional Capacity, Physical Activity, and Fatigue in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Cross-Sectional Study

Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

Increasing awareness of possible pulmonary involvement in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) will enable earlier diagnosis of the disease and minimize damage accumulation. According to our research, no study has been found that examines respiratory functions in detail in SLE patients and investigates their relationship with functional capacity, physical activity, and fatigue levels. Our primary aim is to compare respiratory functions, functional capacity, physical activity, and fatigue levels between patients with SLE and healthy controls. Our secondary aim is to investigate the relationship between respiratory functions with functional capacity, physical activity levels, and fatigue in SLE patients.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 65
Healthy Volunteers: t
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• Patients who have been followed with a diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus for at least 1 year

• Able to ambulate independently

• No cognitive or mental impairment

• Willing to participate in the study

Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
RECRUITING
Istanbul
Contact Information
Primary
Melis Usul, Msc
melis.usul@kent.edu.tr
05364667235
Backup
Zelal Apaydın, Msc
apaydinzelal@gmail.com
05395583859
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-09-05
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-10-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 50
Treatments
Individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus
Individuals diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus according to the American College of Rheumatology classification criteria. Participants will be adults aged 18-65 years.
Healthy individuals
Age- and sex-matched healthy participants without any medical conditions (including neurological, genetic, or psychiatric disorders) that would prevent them from completing the tests.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Melis Usul

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