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ArticleContemporary clinical trials communications2025

Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial to pilot Restore Energy, Activity Can Help (REACH): an mHealth-enabled peer coaching intervention for fatigue in systemic lupus erythematosus.

Nina Gulati, Kiran Singh, Erin Morrissey, Priscilla Calvache, Jillian Rose-Smith, Monique Gore-Massy, Faye Chiu, Ludovic Trinquart, Iris Navarro-Millan, Sara Folta and 1 more

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Article in Contemporary clinical trials communications, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06479213 (REACH), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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REACH (Restore Energy, Activity Can Help) Lupus Study

TypeinterventionalSponsorTufts Medical CenterRan2024 to 2025Enrolled36ConditionsSystemic Lupus Erythematosus, FatigueArmsREACH Peer Coaching Program, REACH Mobile Health Application
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11 authors.

Nina GulatiTufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.
Kiran SinghDivision of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA.
Erin MorrisseyTufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.
Priscilla CalvacheDepartment of Social Work, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA.
Jillian Rose-SmithDepartment of Social Work, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA.
Monique Gore-MassyWest Orange, NJ, USA.
Faye ChiuNew York, NY, USA.
Ludovic TrinquartInstitute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA.
Iris Navarro-MillanDivision of General Internal Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
Sara FoltaFriedman School of Nutrition, Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA.
Shanthini KasturiDivision of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA.

Funding

Targeted Peer Coaching to Reduce Fatigue in Lupus: A Patient-Centered Behavioral InterventionK23AR078177 · NIAMS · TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER · PI KASTURI, SHANTHINI · 2021 to 2024
$620k
NIAMS NIH HHS K23 AR078177
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Fatigue affects up to 90 % of individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), significantly impairing quality of life. Despite its impact, fatigue remains difficult to treat due to its multifactorial nature, including behavioral, psychosocial, and pain-related contributors. While physical activity interventions show promise in reducing SLE-related fatigue, they often fail to address these broader factors and are limited by accessibility challenges. Innovative, scalable solutions are needed to improve fatigue management in SLE. Methods: The Restore Energy, Activity Can Help (REACH) study is an open-label randomized controlled trial to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of the REACH peer coaching intervention delivered via mobile health (mHealth) technology compared to the REACH mHealth application (app)-only control arm. Trained peer coaches with lived SLE experience will use behavior change strategies to support participants through a 12-week structured program supported by the REACH app. Participants in the control arm will receive access to the REACH app without peer coaching. Feasibility outcomes include adherence, engagement, and acceptability, while preliminary efficacy will be assessed through fatigue reduction as measured by the Fatigue Severity Scale. Discussion: This study will pilot test the feasibility and effectiveness of the REACH peer coaching intervention, a behavioral theory-based program leveraging mHealth technology to improve fatigue management in SLE. We hypothesize that the REACH program will be feasible and address the behavioral and psychosocial drivers of SLE-related fatigue. REACH may offer a scalable, patient-centered approach that can inform implementation of mHealth-supported peer coaching programs to improve quality of life in diverse populations. Trial registration: Clinicaltrials.gov NCT06479213; Registered: June 28, 2024.

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Behavioral interventionsFatigueMobile health (mHealth) technologyPeer coachingSystemic lupus erythematosus

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PMID40548142
PMCPMC12178804

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