Salivary gland function in Sjogren's syndrome
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This study looks at how well your salivary glands work and if there is a connection with a special scan called sialoscintigraphy. It may help people with or without dry mouth symptoms and a Sjogren's diagnosis.
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Who can take part
- You must either have no dry mouth symptoms or already be scheduled for a sialoscintigraphy scan.
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You must not have HIV or be on active cancer treatment.
- If you have no dry mouth symptoms, you cannot have a chronic illness requiring regular check-ups.
- If you have no dry mouth symptoms, you cannot take certain medications like antihistamines, diuretics, antidepressants, or NSAIDs.
- If you have no dry mouth symptoms, you must not have smoked in the past year and must test negative for anti-SSA or anti-ENA antibodies.
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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