Auto-immune Diseases and Quality of Life (QUALIMAIRAU)

October 9, 2017 updated by: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon

Qualitative Study of the Consequences of Auto-immune Diseases on Quality of Life

Systemic lupus erythematous (SLE), systemic sclerosis (Ssc) and inflammatory myopathy (IM) are rare diseases, whose prevalence is estimated at 43, 15 and 10 cases, respectively, for 100 000 inhabitants in France. These diseases belong to the group of auto-immune diseases and require specialized follow-up in an expert centre. The repercussions of SLE, Ssc and IM on the everyday life of patients are heavy, and notably linked to skin involvement, to diminished functional capacities and psychological problems. The vast majority of these diseases concern middle-aged, professionally-active individuals, for whom the socio-professional repercussions are major and too often neglected. The aim of this study is to analyse the consequences of auto-immune diseases on quality of life. Current quality of life questionnaires are not suitable, and do not reveal the reality of the situation and its different nuances. In this research, the quality of life of patients will be envisaged through their everyday lives. How do these patients construct the social reality of the disease? How do they perceive their health status and their social situation? How do they organize their everyday lives around the disease: work, leisure, relationships with their entourage... ?

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

77

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • France
      • Dijon, France, 2
        • CHU Dijon Bourgogne

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 75 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

patients with Systemic lupus erythematous (SLE), systemic sclerosis (Ssc) and inflammatory myopathy (IM)

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • For all patients:
  • Patients aged 18 to 75 years
  • Patients able to understand written and spoken French
  • Patients who have been given oral and written information about the research

For patients with SLE:

- SLE defined by American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 1997 criteria

For patients with systemic sclerosis:

- SSc according to the Leroy or American Rheumatism Association (ARA) criteria

For patients with IM:

- IM according to the Trojanov criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Refusal to take part in the study
  • Cognitive/psychological status incompatible with interviews

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
systemic lupus erythematous
Other: completion of the quality of life questionnaire
systemic sclerosis
Other: completion of the quality of life questionnaire
inflammatory myopathy
Other: completion of the quality of life questionnaire

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
semi-directive individual interviews in the 3 groups of patients
Time Frame: day one
day one

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

March 2, 2015

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2016

Study Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2017

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 28, 2016

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 3, 2016

First Posted (Estimate)

August 4, 2016

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

October 10, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 9, 2017

Last Verified

October 1, 2017

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • DEVILLIERS FMR 2014

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