Ultrasound study of salivary glands in autoimmune diseases
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Eyes & vision, Immune system & allergy, Mouth & dental, Skin clinical trials.
This study uses ultrasound to compare the salivary glands (glands that make spit) in people with different autoimmune diseases (like Sjogren's, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or scleroderma) and people with dry mouth syndrome but no autoimmune disease. The goal is to see how the glands look on ultrasound to help understand these conditions better.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult (age 18 or older).
- You have been diagnosed with Sjogren's syndrome, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or scleroderma, OR you have dry mouth but do not have any of these autoimmune diseases.
- You are willing to have an ultrasound of your salivary glands.
- You are not under guardianship or unable to understand the study.
- You are covered by the French Social Security health system.
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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