To Assess Prevention of Bone Loss in Women With Lupus Receiving Treatment With Glucocorticoids

Summary

The purpose of this clinical trial is to study the effects of GL701 on bone mineral density in women with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who are also receiving treatment with glucocorticoids (e.g., prednisone).

Timeline

Start

2002-12

Primary completion

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Completion

2004-08

Publications

• Sanchez-Guerrero J, Fragoso-Loyo HE, Neuwelt CM, Wallace DJ, Ginzler EM, Sherrer YR, McIlwain HH, Freeman PG, Aranow C, Petri MA, Deodhar AA, Blanton E, Manzi S, Kavanaugh A, Lisse JR, Ramsey-Goldman R, McKay JD, Kivitz AJ, Mease PJ, Winkler AE, Kahl LE, Lee AH, Furie RA, Strand CV, Lou L, Ahmed M, Quarles B, Schwartz KE. Effects of prasterone on bone mineral density in women with active systemic lupus erythematosus receiving chronic glucocorticoid therapy. J Rheumatol. 2008 Aug;35(8):1567-75. Epub 2008 Jul 15.

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Indications