Teams Engaged in Accessible Mental Health Interventions for Lupus Erythematosus and Dermatomyositis Stress (NCT06999109)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The objectives of this study are to determine if the 'Teams Engaged in Accessible Mental Health Interventions for Lupus Erythematosus and Dermatomyositis Stress' (TEAM-LEADS) intervention is feasible and acceptable to adolescents and young adults with lupus and dermatomyositis and whether it can help reduce stress and promote cardiovascular health behaviors in these individuals.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (2 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (6 items).
Location: Duke University Medical Center — Durham, North Carolina
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Inability to complete surveys/interviews reliably
- Lack of access to internet-enabled device;
- Non-JSLE/JDM diagnosis
- History of myocardial infarction or cerebrovascular accident
- Evidence of severe emotional distress defined as any of the following at time of screening: a) Patient Health Questionnaire for Adolescents (PHQ9A) score ≥ 15 indicating severe depression; b) PHQ9A suicidality item score \> 0 indicating presence of any suicidal ideation; c) any other evidence noted of severe emotional distress per PI's judgment.
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Duke University Medical Center — Durham, North Carolina
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.