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| Name | Class |
|---|---|
| Arthritis Foundation | OTHER |
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of DHEA on endothelial dysfunction in patients with systemic lupus by measuring:
HYPOTHESIS: Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) administration in premenopausal women with SLE modifies cardiovascular risk by improving vascular endothelial function and other biomarkers associated with cardiovascular heart disease.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) | Drug |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Brachial artery reactivity, by flow mediated dilatation |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Changes in biomarkers of SLE | ||
| Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI) score |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Wendy Marder, MD | University of Michigan | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor | Michigan | 48109 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D008180 | Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D003240 | Connective Tissue Diseases |
| D017437 | Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases |
| D001327 | Autoimmune Diseases |
| D007154 | Immune System Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D003687 | Dehydroepiandrosterone |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000737 | Androstenols |
| D000736 | Androstenes |
| D000731 | Androstanes |
| D013256 | Steroids |
| D000072473 |
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| Fused-Ring Compounds |
| D011083 | Polycyclic Compounds |
| D015068 | 17-Ketosteroids |
| D007664 | Ketosteroids |
| D000305 | Adrenal Cortex Hormones |
| D006728 | Hormones |
| D006730 | Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists |
| D045165 | Testosterone Congeners |
| D012739 | Gonadal Steroid Hormones |
| D042341 | Gonadal Hormones |