Overview
This is a multicenter prospective study to assess clinical characteristics, demographics, treatment and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of lupus nephritis (LN) participants across 5 Gulf countries (United Arab Emirates [UAE], Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman).
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- More than or equal to 18 years of age
- Clinician diagnosed LN participants.
- At least one visit to the investigational center during 12 months prior to the baseline visit, recorded in medical documentation.
- Literacy in English or Arabic allowing to fully comprehend the written informed consent and study-specific patient reported questionnaires.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Incomplete medical records to be able to assess the disease severity or absence of any of the following renal laboratory results from the medical record within the last twelve months: a. Urinary protein to creatinine ratio (UPCR) or 24-hour proteinuria or urine sediment (activity). b. Serum creatinine or estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR); or measured glomerular filtration rate (GFR), if eGFR is not available.
- Current or medical history of: a. Congenital or acquired immunodeficiency. b. Malignancy in active treatment phase. c. Acute viral infection, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, requiring hospitalization.