Carefully controlled studies that are designed to test the effectiveness and safety of new drugs, medical products or treatment techniques.

• Lupus Foundation of America, Center for Clinical Trials Education (CCTE)
  

  The Lupus Foundation of America’s Center for Clinical Trials Education is a resource for people with lupus and their families who want to learn about clinical trials.
  http://www.lupus.org/clinicaltrials/
  

• Lupus Together for Clinical Trials
  

  The Lupus Research Institute and its National Coalition of state and local lupus organizations is dedicated to finding new and safer options for treating and preventing systemic lupus. Participation of people with lupus in clinical research is the way to make this a reality.
  http://lupustrials.org/
  

• The Medical University of South Carolina Lupus Erythematosus research group (M.U.S.C.L.E.)
  

  The Medical University of South Carolina Lupus Erythematosus research group (also known as M.U.S.C.L.E.) is comprised of faculty and staff with interests in clinical, translational, and basic research related to lupus. Patients interested in participating in research are invited to contact one of our study coordinators to learn more details about our research trials.  
  www.musc.edu/lupus