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HeadacheNCT06658457

Headache in Juvenile Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

An observational study of Headache and Juvenile Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, run by Pamukkale University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The aim of our study was to compare individuals with juvenile onset systemic lupus erythematosus with and without headache in terms of pain, pain catastrophizing behavior, demographic and individual disease-related factors that may affect headache and temporomandibular joint dysfunction. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 8 to 25 years
How many people
15 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
24 Oct 2024to 30 Dec 2024
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 8 to 25 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult

Study population: The study will include individuals ages 8 to 25 years who are receiving treatment for Juvenile Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus at a university hospital in Turkey, and meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Who may be able to join

  • Having been diagnosed with Juvenile Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by the Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic
  • Being between the ages of 8-25,
  • Having stable symptoms and medications
  • Being willing to participate in the study

Who cannot join

  • Patients with neuropsychiatric disorders not associated with Juvenile Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (such as history of epilepsy, electrolyte imbalance, or medication side effects)
  • History of headache before juvenile onset systemic lupus erythematosus diagnosis
  • Presence of another concomitant rheumatic disease
  • Having cognitive impairment to the extent of not being able to cooperate

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Pamukkale University

    Denizli

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Investigation of Factors That May Affect Headache in Individuals With Juvenile Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

The aim of our study was to compare individuals with juvenile onset systemic lupus erythematosus with and without headache in terms of pain, pain catastrophizing behavior, demographic and individual disease-related factors that may affect headache and temporomandibular joint dysfunction.

Medical subject headings
Headache

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. McGill Melzack Pain Questionnaire

    McGill Melzack Pain Questionnaire consists of four sections. The total score is between 0 and 78 As the score increases, the pain level worsens.

    Measured: Evaluations started immediately after receiving ethics committee approval and will be completed within 6 months, which is the study period.

  2. Pain Catastrophizing Scale for Children

    Pain Catastrophizing Scale for Children is a revised questionnaire consisting of 13 items. Scores range from 0 to 52. Higher score indicate that worse catastrophizing.

    Measured: Evaluations started immediately after receiving ethics committee approval and will be completed within 6 months, which is the study period.

  3. Pain Catastrophizing Scale for Parents

    It consists of 13 items. The scores range from 0 to 52. Higher score indicate that worse catastrophizing.

    Measured: Evaluations started immediately after receiving ethics committee approval and will be completed within 6 months, which is the study period.

  4. Fonseca Anamnestic Questionnaire

    Temporomandibular joint dysfunction was assessed using the Fonseca Anamnestic Questionnaire. The Fonseca Anamnestic Questionnaire consists of 10 questions. The participant is asked to answer each question as 'Yes' (10 points), 'No' (0 points) and 'Sometimes' (5 points). The questionnaire score is scored for all questions and the severity of Temporomandibular joint dysfunction is classified according to the total score. It is classified as no Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (0-15 points), mild Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (20-40 points), moderate Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (45-65 points), severe Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (70-100).

    Measured: Evaluations started immediately after receiving ethics committee approval and will be completed within 6 months, which is the study period.

  5. Demographic and disease-related data

    Such as forehead pain, jaw pain, sore throat, ear pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, psychiatric support, parental togetherness, parents being involved in the child's life, use of vitamin supplements, history of hospitalization due to headache, previous surgery, hearing problems, recurrent sinus infection, recurrent sore throat, asthma, snoring, snoring during sleep, vomiting with headache, reflux, recurrent stomach pain, numbness and tingling with headache, easy bleeding and bruising, eating disorder, frequent nosebleeds, diabetes, obesity, sudden weight loss were recorded as 'yes/no'.

    Measured: Evaluations started immediately after receiving ethics committee approval and will be completed within 6 months, which is the study period.

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted26 Oct 2024
  2. Study start24 Oct 2024
  3. Primary completion24 Dec 2024
  4. Study completion30 Dec 2024

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case-control
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
15 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06658457
Sponsor's protocol ID
Headache
Status last verified
Dec 2024
First submitted
24 Oct 2024
Last updated
27 Apr 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Headache and Juvenile Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, run by Pamukkale University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Apr 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

McGill Melzack Pain Questionnaire (time frame: Evaluations started immediately after receiving ethics committee approval and will be completed within 6 months, which is the study period.). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Apr 2025.

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