Living with lupus can feel overwhelming, but there’s hope through clinical trials. In this episode, lupus patient Juana Mata shares her personal journey of participating in a trial, supported by her sister Estela Mata-Carcamo. Dr. Philip Mease, a rheumatologist and clinical researcher, who serves as a principal investigator on several lupus clinical trials, explains how the POETYK study could offer new treatment options for lupus.

Tune in to learn about the trial process, patient experiences, and why clinical trials offer hope for new treatment options.

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