Follow-up study for previous sicca participants
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Eyes & vision, Immune system & allergy, Mouth & dental, Skin clinical trials.
This study checks in on people who were part of the earlier SICCA research at Penn to see how their health has changed over time, especially any dry-eye or dry-mouth issues.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must have taken part in the earlier SICCA study at Penn.
- You need to be 18 years old or older.
- You must agree to sign a consent form for this study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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