Lupus Landmark Study: A Prospective Registry and Biorepository
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05934149 |
Recruitment Status :
Recruiting
First Posted : July 6, 2023
Last Update Posted : November 7, 2023
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Condition or disease |
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Lupus Nephritis Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus |
This is a multicenter registry and biorepository conducted in the United States (US) and Canada. The registry will enroll over 3500 individuals with SLE over the course of five years into one of following four cohorts:
- New Onset: individuals with a new diagnosis of SLE
- Active Lupus Nephritis: individuals with a recent diagnosis of LN
- Extra-Renal Lupus Flare: individuals who have experienced a recent flare
- Prevalent Cases: individuals with lupus who do not meet the criteria for one of the other cohorts
The registry data will include but is not limited to: patient demographics, medical history, clinician-reported outcomes (ClinROs), patient-reported outcomes (PROs), social history and determinants of health, and environmental exposures. Participants will also be asked to allow access to their medical records.
Biological samples, including whole blood, urine, saliva, stool and tissue will be collected throughout the study. These biospecimens will be used for a broad range of analyses, including genetics, genomics, proteomics, biomarker discovery and microbiome profiling.
Study Type : | Observational [Patient Registry] |
Estimated Enrollment : | 3500 participants |
Observational Model: | Cohort |
Time Perspective: | Prospective |
Target Follow-Up Duration: | 5 Years |
Official Title: | Lupus Nexus Landmark Study: A Prospective Registry and Biorepository |
Actual Study Start Date : | June 28, 2023 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date : | December 2033 |
Estimated Study Completion Date : | December 2033 |

Group/Cohort |
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New Onset
Individuals with a new diagnosis of SLE
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LN Active
Individuals with a recent diagnosis of Lupus Nephritis
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Extra-renal Flare
Individuals who have experienced a recent flare
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Prevalent
Individuals with lupus who do not meet the criteria for one of the other cohorts
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- Identify genetic drivers and antigenic targets, to elucidate mechanistic heterogeneity and correlate biomarkers to therapeutic responses. [ Time Frame: up to 25 years ]Resource intended to be used to address research questions based upon three categorical time frames (historical, cross-sectional, and longitudinal) with specified scientific topics proposed upon request to access the resources.
Biospecimen Retention: Samples With DNA

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Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 110 Years (Adult, Older Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Sampling Method: | Non-Probability Sample |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Able to understand and comply with study procedures and voluntarily sign a written informed consent document
- Age 18 years or older at the time of enrollment
- Fulfill criteria for SLE based on one or more of the following classifications systems:
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus International Collaborating Clinic (SLICC) 2012 criteria; European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)/American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 2019 criteria; 1997 revised ACR criteria; or Lupus is present per clinical assessment.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Not able to obtain consent
- Not able to meet protocol visit requirements
- Pregnant at the time of enrollment

To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT05934149
Contact: Lupus Nexus Director | 646-884-6084 | lupusnexus@lupusresearch.org |
United States, Alabama | |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | Recruiting |
Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35205 | |
Contact: Jose Rubio Mosquera, MD jerubiomosquera@uabmc.edu | |
Contact: Ellie Laupus llaupus@uabmc.edu | |
United States, California | |
Wallace Rheumatic Studies Center | Recruiting |
Los Angeles, California, United States, 90048 | |
Contact: Daniel Wallace, MD, FACP, MACR 310-360-9197 office@walleemed.com | |
United States, Georgia | |
Emory University | Not yet recruiting |
Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30322 | |
Contact: Arezou Khosroshahi, MD 404-778-6638 akhosroshahi@emory.edu | |
United States, Illinois | |
University of Chicago Medicine | Recruiting |
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60637 | |
Contact: Kimberly Trotter, MD ksmith14@bsd.uchicago.edu | |
Contact: Yusra Irshad yusra.irshad@bsd.uchicago.edu | |
United States, Massachusetts | |
University of Massachusetts Memorial Health | Recruiting |
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, 01605 | |
Contact: Roberto Caricchio, MD Lupus.Caricchio@umassmed.edu | |
Contact: Mohan Pahari mohan.pahari@umassmed.edu | |
United States, North Carolina | |
UNC Chapel Hill | Not yet recruiting |
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27599 | |
Contact: Saira Sheikh, MD szsheikh@email.unc.edu |
Principal Investigator: | Sam Lim, MD, MPH | Emory University | |
Principal Investigator: | Arezou Khosroshahi, MD | Emory University | |
Principal Investigator: | Alfred Kim, MD, PhD | Washington University School of Medicine |
Responsible Party: | Lupus Research Alliance |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT05934149 |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
LNX-Landmark-001 |
First Posted: | July 6, 2023 Key Record Dates |
Last Update Posted: | November 7, 2023 |
Last Verified: | November 2023 |
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement: | |
Plan to Share IPD: | Yes |
Plan Description: | De-identified data and specimens may be provided to other researchers for additional research use. |
Supporting Materials: |
Study Protocol Informed Consent Form (ICF) |
Time Frame: | Upon request, data and specimens may be made available after review by study team. |
Access Criteria: | The study team will review requests on an individual basis. |
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: | No |
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: | No |
Lupus Vasculitis, Central Nervous System Nephritis Lupus Nephritis Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic Connective Tissue Diseases Autoimmune Diseases Immune System Diseases Kidney Diseases Urologic Diseases Female Urogenital Diseases Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Urogenital Diseases Male Urogenital Diseases Glomerulonephritis Meningoencephalitis |
Central Nervous System Viral Diseases Central Nervous System Infections Infections Vasculitis, Central Nervous System Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Encephalitis Neuroinflammatory Diseases Meningitis Vascular Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Vasculitis |