NCT00188357

Brief Summary

Several studies have shown that persons with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have poor general health and a higher risk of heart attack and bone loss (osteoporosis) compared to the general population. Some of the risks associated with heart attacks and bone loss are modifiable (can be changed). For example, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, lack of exercise are risk factors associated with heart attacks that can be changed. Whereas, age and a family history of heart attacks are risk factors that can not be changed. Similarly, a diet low in calcium, smoking and lack of exercise are modifiable risk factors associated with osteoporosis; while, family history and age are not modifiable. The Health Improvement and Prevention Program (HIPP) in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus was developed to increase the general health in persons who have lupus and to help reduce the risk of heart attacks and bone loss. This intervention program gives comprehensive information about lupus and provides tools on how to live better with lupus. The program includes visits with a nurse case manager who will work in close collaboration with the lupus team. She will work on an individual basis with each participant to develop a mutually agreed upon personalized care plan aimed at improving general health, coping skills and heart and bone health. HIPP STUDY (Health Improvement And Prevention Program) Dr Paul Fortin Principal Investigator Primary and Secondary objectives:

  • To improve health status, decrease cardiovascular risk and improve endothelial function in persons with SLE compared to usual care.
  • To improve bone health behaviors and prevent decrease in bone mineral density.
  • To improve adherence to treatments.
  • To help persons with Lupus move toward wellness by increasing knowledge.
  • To show that HIPP is cost effective and could become standard care. Duration: 2 years Enrollment 240 patients Study Design:
  • Randomized prospective study of HIPP compared to usual care, patients will be crossed over at Mth 12. Data collected for 24 mths.
  • Demographic, health status, cost, SLE knowledge, coping, cardiovascular and osteoporosis information will be collected.
  • All patients will undergo clinical evaluation to measure disease activity, BMD (every 2 years) and Flow mediated Doppler (every year)
  • HIPP now patients will attend 4 knowledge sessions, covering SLE, coping with chronic disease, cardiovascular disease in Lupus, bone health in Lupus.
  • HIPP now patients will be followed by nurse coordinator and receive an individualized risk assessment, telephone follow-up, smoking cessation counseling. For those found at risk stress reduction (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) and or bone health program will be provided. Hipp now patients will attend Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at TWH. All HIPP now pts will attend the Cardiac Rehabilitation program at the TWH. Inclusion Criteria: SLE according to ACR, \>18 yr, Female, must read and write french or english Exclusion Criteria: MI, TIA, CVA, Other arterial occlusion, PVD, Osteoporosis as defined by BMD, Pregnant now, active cancer For further information contact Study Coordinator Anne Cymet Tel # 13-2895 Pager 416-664-

Trial Health

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Enrollment
360

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 1, 2003

Completed
2.1 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 9, 2005

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 16, 2005

Completed
Last Updated

February 14, 2007

Status Verified

September 1, 2005

First QC Date

September 9, 2005

Last Update Submit

February 13, 2007

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Coordinated intervention will improve health status of patients with Lupus compared with usual care

  • Intervention will significantly decrease the number of cardiovascular risk factors and will improve flow mediated dilatation ( a non invasive measure of edothelial health

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Improve bone health behaviours and prevent decrease in bone mineral density

  • improve adherance to treatments

  • help persons with lupus move toward on the illness-wellness continuum by increasing their knowledge of Lupus

  • cost effective intervention that could become standard of care in lupus

Interventions

EducationBEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • SLE acording to ACR Criteria \> 18 years Female Able to read and write English or French -

You may not qualify if:

  • \- History of Angina Myocardial infarction Cerebral Vascular Accident other arterial occlusions Peripheral Vascular disease Osteoporosis with documented fracture Pregnancy or intention of in next year Cancer

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University Health Network Toronto Western Division

Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2S8, Canada

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic

Interventions

Educational Status

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Connective Tissue DiseasesSkin and Connective Tissue DiseasesAutoimmune DiseasesImmune System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Socioeconomic FactorsPopulation Characteristics

Study Officials

  • Paul R Fortin, MD,FRCP,MPH

    University Health Network, Toronto

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Carolyn Neville, BSCN

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 9, 2005

First Posted

September 16, 2005

Study Start

August 1, 2003

Last Updated

February 14, 2007

Record last verified: 2005-09

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