The purpose of this study is to see whether an infusion of stem cells improves lupus disease activity when compared with a placebo infusion. Other studies have shown that stem cells help reduce inflammation and are thought to be safe. This study will help confirm whether this is an effective and safe treatment for lupus.
At each visit you will give blood and urine samples and have a physical exam performed by the study doctor. You will also complete questionnaires about how you feel your lupus activity is that week. This study also includes 1 chest X-ray, 1 EKG, and 1 infusion of stem cells or placebo.
Up to $650, milage/transportation, parking.
Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC)
Burnett-Womack Building (UNC-Chapel Hill)
160 Dental Cir, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA
UNC Eastowne Medical Office Building
100 Eastowne Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA
Saira Sheikh
Thurston Arthritis Research Center
Clinical or Medical
Interventional
Bones, Joints, Muscles
Chronic Conditions
15-1682
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