# PURPLE (Programs to address Unmet needs and promote Representation of all Participants in Lupus clinical trials using mobile technology for Engagement)

PURPLE is a research study powered by

Project PURPLE is a pilot study evaluating a first of its kind, personalized and customizable digital patient engagement/educational tool developed.

**Principle Investigators:** [Saira Z. Sheikh, MD](https://www.med.unc.edu/medicine/rheumatology-allergy-immunology/people/saira-z-sheikh-md/)

**Institution:** UNC-Chapel Hill and RTI International

**Tags:**

- [Arthritis](https://greenlighthealth.com/resources/research-portfolio/?_portfolio_taxonomy=arthritis)
- [Autoimmune](https://greenlighthealth.com/resources/research-portfolio/?_portfolio_taxonomy=autoimmune)
- [Inflammatory](https://greenlighthealth.com/resources/research-portfolio/?_portfolio_taxonomy=inflammatory)
- [Lupus](https://greenlighthealth.com/resources/research-portfolio/?_portfolio_taxonomy=lupus)
- [Research](https://greenlighthealth.com/resources/research-portfolio/?_portfolio_taxonomy=research)

**Trial Design:** Single-site, Hybrid

Project PURPLE is a pilot study evaluating a first of its kind, personalized and customizable digital patient engagement/educational tool developed by Dr. Sheikh’s team in partnership with RTI International and Pattern Health.

For more information, [Contact Us](https://greenlighthealth.com/contact-us/).

### Related Publications

- [Arthritis, Allergy and Lupus Awareness in May](https://www.med.unc.edu/medicine/news/arthritis-allergy-and-lupus-awareness-in-may/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CPrograms%20to%20address%20Unmet%20needs,educational%20tool%20developed%20by%20Dr.)

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