Clinical trials: Hyposalivation
Leukodystrophy, White Matter Disease
LeukoSEQ: Whole Genome Sequencing as a First-Line Diagnostic Tool for Leukodystrophies
Leukodystrophies, and other heritable disorders of the white matter of the brain, were previously resistant to genetic characterization, largely due to the extreme genetic heterogeneity of molecular causes.
- Conditions
- Leukodystrophy, White Matter Disease, 4H Syndrome, Adrenoleukodystrophy
- Trial name
- NCT02699190
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 236 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Experimental, Dementia
Salivary Gland Massage and Olfactory Stimulation for Relieving Feeding Difficulty and Triggering Oral Intake Among People With Dementia
Feeding difficulties are a common issue among individuals with dementia during moderate to advanced stages, particularly those in long-term care (LTC) facilities.
- Conditions
- Experimental, Dementia, RCT, Dry Mouth
- Trial name
- NCT07678515
- Testing
- SMART program (Salivary gland massage combined with aromatherapy
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Cheng Kung University
Head and Neck Neoplasms
Frequency of Xerostomia and Their Management in Upper Aerodigestive Tract Cancer Patients After the End of Radiotherapy
The aim of this study is the evaluation of the frequency of xerostomia and their management after radiotherapy in head and neck cancer.
- Trial name
- XEROSTOMIA (NCT02857413)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon
Sjogren's Syndrome, Salivary Gland
Evaluation of Salivary Gland Dysfunction
This study will evaluate patients with complaints of dry mouth to determine the cause and severity of their salivary gland dysfunction and their possible eligibility for other NIDCR protocols.
- Trial name
- NCT00001196
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,740 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Sjogren's Syndrome
Assessment of Inflammatory Biomarkers Expressed in a Sjogren's Population: Effect of a Topical Steroid Intervention
The primary purpose of this study is to quantify the change in expression of biomarkers on the ocular surface of Sjogren's Syndrome participants after treatment with Maxidex.
- Trial name
- NCT00631358
- Testing
- Maxidex, No treatment
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 97 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alcon Research
Radiation Injuries, Xerostomia
Structure and Functional Status of Parotid Glands Exposed to Therapeutic Irradiation
Therapeutic irradiation to the head and neck for cancer damages salivary glands present in the radiation field. Despite long recognition of radiation-induced salivary hypofunction, and the associated oral morbidities, the…
- Trial name
- NCT00001523
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Autoimmune Diseases, Autoinflammatory Diseases
Observational Study of Pediatric Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases in China: The CAPRID Registry
An observational, multi-center, longitudinal registry study for Chinese pediatric patients with rheumatic and immunologic diseases.
- Trial name
- NCT06417502
- Where
- 9 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 20,000 people
- Sponsor
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Sjogren's Syndrome, Pediatric ALL
Belimumab After Rituximab in Resistant Primary Juvenile SS
The goal of this clinical trial is to explore the effectiveness of sequential use of rituximab and belimumab in the treatment of resistant primary juvenile Sjogren's syndrome.
- Trial name
- BRRPJS (NCT06410833)
- Testing
- Rituximab, Belimumab
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Autoimmune Diseases, Pregnancy Related
Maternal Autoimmune Disease Research Alliance (MADRA) Registry
This multi-site registry, centered at Duke University, will enroll pregnant women with autoimmune and rheumatologic diseases. The main goal of MADRA is to identify ways to improve the health of women with rheumatic diseases and…
- Conditions
- Autoimmune Diseases, Pregnancy Related, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous Lupus
- Trial name
- MADRA (NCT03276923)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Oral Complications, Quality of Life
Pilocarpine in Treating Patients With Dry Mouth Caused by Opioids
RATIONALE: Pilocarpine may help to relieve dry mouth in patients receiving opioids for cancer therapy. It is not yet known whether pilocarpine is more effective than no further treatment for this condition.
- Trial name
- NCT00003686
- Testing
- pilocarpine hydrochloride
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- NCIC Clinical Trials Group
Healthy Volunteer, Sjogren's Syndrome
Characterization of Diseases With Salivary Gland Involvement
Background: Salivary glands in and around the mouth and throat make saliva. Salivary gland disorders can affect a person s quality of life.
- Conditions
- Healthy Volunteer, Sjogren's Syndrome, Salivary Gland Disease
- Trial name
- NCT02327884
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Sjogren's Syndrome, Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Allogeneic Mesenchymal Stem Cells Transplantation for Primary Sjögren's Syndrome (pSS)
This study will explore safety and efficacy of allogeneic mesenchymal stem cells transplantation (MSCT) to treat patients with diagnosis of primary Sjögren's Syndrome (pSS) who have been resistant to multiple standard treatments.
- Trial name
- NCT00953485
- Testing
- Allogeneic Mesenchymal Stem Cells (AlloMSC)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School
Sjogren's Syndrome, Xerostomia
Pilot Study of Thalidomide to Treat Sjogren's Syndrome
This study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of thalidomide in treating Sjogren's syndrome. In this autoimmune disease, the immune system attacks the body's tear glands and salivary glands, causing dry mouth and dry…
- Trial name
- NCT00001599
- Testing
- Thalidomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Xerostomia
Comparing Over-the-counter Dry Mouth Remedies After Radiation
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of over-the-counter remedies for dry mouth.
- Trial name
- NCT00595933
- Testing
- sugar-free chewing gum, chewing gum, mouth rinse
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Diabetes Mellitus, Sarcoidosis
Salivary Proteins in Disease and Health
This study will examine saliva samples from healthy volunteers and patients with various diseases to learn more about how disease affects the mouth and salivary glands.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Sarcoidosis, Dental Caries, Sjorgren's Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT00100204
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 264 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Autoimmune Disease
Confirmation of Systemic Autoimmune Diseases in the Agricultural Health Study
Autoimmune diseases may involve nearly any organ and are characterized by abnormal activation or response of certain cells. Evidence suggests that farm work, exposure to silica from farming activities and exposure to pesticides…
- Trial name
- NCT00341198
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 700 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Sjogren's Syndrome
The Functioning of Immune and Hormonal Systems in Patients With Sjogren's Syndrome and in Healthy Volunteers
This study aims to learn more about how the immune and hormonal systems function in patients with Sjogren's syndrome, a disease in which the immune system does not function properly.
- Trial name
- NCT00001953
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Nursing Care
Effect of Diluted Thyme Honey On Dry Mouth In Intensive Care Unit Patients Exposed to Oxygen Flow Therapy
This research is a randomized, controlled, double-blind, experimental study conducted to investigate the effect of diluted thyme honey on dry mouth in individuals receiving treatment in intensive care and receiving nasal oxygen…
- Trial name
- NCT07358494
- Testing
- diluted thyme honey arm, Mouth wash
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Esra Yaprak Gokturk
Thirst
Effectiveness of Menthol Chewing Gum in the Management of Thirst
The objective of this study was to compare the effectiveness of menthol chewing gum compared to maintained fasting (usual care) in reducing the intensity of the surgical patient's thirst during the preoperative period.
- Trial name
- NCT03200197
- Testing
- Menthol chewing gum, Usual care (fasting)
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Estadual de Londrina
Saliva Altered
Application of Neuro-electrostimulation as a Treatment for Patients With Dry Mouth
Hyposalivation is a condition that has increased in frequency, primarily due to the degeneration of salivary glands caused by aging, polypharmacy, chronic or autoimmune diseases, or radiation treatments.
- Trial name
- NCT07593495
- Testing
- electrotherapy and physical therapy device
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Mexico