Feasibility Study Finds Psychosocial and Exercise Interventions Show Promise in Improving the Lives of Patients with Lupus

Researchers from the Long-Term Conditions Research Group at the University of Cambridge, Primary Care Unit, tested three different interventions (delivered remotely over 8-12 weeks) aimed at improving quality of life in patients with lupus:

1. Listening support: provided by The Wren Project
2. Online Pilates classes: provided by a qualified instructor from Flexifit
3. Text message and video support programme: designed by the multidisciplinary team of patients, clinicians and researchers

A new paper published in Rheumatology International shows all three interventions were deemed acceptable to patients and showed signs of effectiveness in improving resilience and reducing depression and fatigue.

Read more: https://www.phpc.cam.ac.uk/news/feasibility-study-finds-psychosocial-and-exercise-interventions-show-promise-improving-lives-patients-lupus

Access the journal article here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00296-025-05959-4