Summary:
Many illnesses like asthma, diabetes, heart disease, HIV/AIDS, and certain kinds of cancer affect African Americans more than other people. Yet, little is known about how African Americans respond to treatment. African Americans volunteers help scientists learn how different treatments affect African American people. EMBRACE is a research study of belimumab, also known as BENLYSTA, to treat lupus in adult black women and men to see if belimumab works and is safe for black patients.
Patients who qualify will receive:
- Receive expert care for your condition
- Either belimumab or placebo (no drug) once a month in clinic for a year. After 1 year, all patients can get belimumab for 6 more months at no cost to the patient.
- There will be no cost to you for participation, and reasonable travel costs may be reimbursed.
Qualified Participants Must:
• Have a diagnosis of Lupus
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Be 18 years of age or older