Title: Atherosclerosis Prevention in Pediatric Lupus Erythematosus (APPLE)
WFUSM Principal Investigator: Charles H. Tegeler, M.D.
Purpose: High cholesterol levels are common in people with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Atorvastatin is a drug that reduces cholesterol levels. This study will test whether atorvastatin can reduce cholesterol levels in children with SLE.
B-Mode Ultrasound Center Role: CIMT Training and Reading Center
Expected WFUSM Completion: March 2010
Sponsor: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Prime Award No. N01-AR-2-2265 with Duke University
Closed for Enrollment