Gradual Withdrawal of Low-dose Glucocorticoid in Clinically Quiescent Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

20

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

January 24, 2023

Primary Completion Date

December 26, 2023

Study Completion Date

April 17, 2024

Conditions
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, SLE
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL

Glucocorticoid withdrawal group

Gradual withdrawal of daily 5-mg prednisolone to daily 0-mg prednisolone over 20-24 weeks

BEHAVIORAL

Glucocorticoid maintenance group

Daily 5-mg prednisolone over 24 weeks

Trial Locations (1)

10400

Rheumatic Disease Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Phramongkutklao Hospital and College of Medicine, Bangkok

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Phramongkutklao College of Medicine and Hospital

OTHER