Fatigue in Lupus Intervention Programmes
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Fatigue in Lupus Intervention Programmes (FLIP): A randomised controlled trial investigating the effectiveness of fatigue management in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Disease.
IRAS ID
304255
Contact name
Helen Harris
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Edinburgh
Duration of Study in the UK
3 years, 0 months, 0 days
Research summary
Fatigue is one of the most prevalent of the many potential symptoms of SLE disease. Patients report it as having an overwhelming impact on their quality of life and management of it presents a challenge for health care professionals. Management across the NHS is variable ranging from a booklet to a 7 week group programme. Previous studies in other Rheumatic diseases have shown that a group cognitive behavioural approach can be effective in helping patients manage their fatigue. The main aim of this study is to compare Standard Care (SC) only (Versus Arthritis and Lupus UK booklets on fatigue) with a live online group programme + SC. This will be conducted across several sites in the UK to have a representative sample. We also seek to find if a modified 4 week group programme can be as effective as a 7 week group programme. We aim to find a manageable cost effective solution for patients and the NHS to address a frequently unmet need.
REC name
South East Scotland REC 01
REC reference
23/SS/0035
Date of REC Opinion
3 May 2023
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion