Clinical trials: Salivary Dysfunction
Xerostomia, Autoimmune Diseases
Study of Oral Bacteria in Patients With Dry Mouth
This study will examine the types of bacteria present in the dental plaque of patients with persistent dry mouth. Saliva is essential for digestion and swallowing and for maintaining the normal mineralization of teeth.
- Trial name
- NCT00048685
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Lymphoma, Salivary Gland Disease
Natural History of Salivary Gland Dysfunction and Sjogren's Syndrome
This study will follow patients with salivary gland dysfunction to identify the long-term course of this disorder and its effects on the mouth, oral function, and overall health.
- Conditions
- Lymphoma, Salivary Gland Disease, Sjogren's Syndrome, Xerostomia
- Trial name
- NCT00001852
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 560 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
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)
Graft vs Host Disease, Sjogren's Syndrome
Potential of Transplanted Stem Cells to Mature Into Salivary Gland and Cheek Cells
This study will examine whether transplanted stem cells can turn into salivary gland cells in stem cell recipients. If so, stem cells might be used to restore salivary gland function in patients with Sjogren's syndrome and other…
- Trial name
- NCT00023491
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
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)
Head and Neck Cancer, Pain
Acupuncture or Standard Therapy in Treating Pain and Dysfunction in Patients Who Have Undergone Neck Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer
RATIONALE: Acupuncture may help relieve pain and dysfunction caused by cancer surgery. It is not yet known whether acupuncture is more effective than standard therapy in treating pain and dysfunction in patients who have…
- Trial name
- NCT00090337
- Testing
- acupuncture therapy, standard follow-up care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Primary Hypertension
Dietary Nitrate and the Oral Microbiome in Children With Primary Hypertension
Children and adolescents with primary hypertension (high blood pressure without an underlying secondary cause) are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease in adulthood.
- Trial name
- NCT07236125
- Testing
- No active intervention
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yelda Kasımoğlu