Quality of Life
Conditions
Interventions
This is a single-arm prospective cohort study of individuals with a confirmed diagnosis of Sjogren's Syndrome. An estimated sample size of at least 22 individuals will be required for the clinical par
E02.594.540
Sponsors
Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru, Universidade de São Paulo
Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru, Universidade de São Paulo
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals receiving dental treatment at the FOB-USP Stomatology clinic who complain of dry mouth not explained by disorders other than Sjogren's Syndrome, with any amount of unstimulated and stimulated salivary flow, over 18 years of age.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals with dry mouth who have undergone head and neck irradiation or other disorders not associated with Sjogren's Syndrome and individuals currently taking secretagogues.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
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| The results are expected to show a partial increase in salivary flow and an improvement in the complaint of xerostomia (dry mouth symptom) in patients with Sjogren's Syndrome. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is also hoped that the results will show a positive impact of oral health on quality of life and that the psychological condition of these individuals will improve significantly.;We hope to demonstrate markers in salivary proteins that will help us to understand and establish a reliable therapeutic proposal after Low-Level Light Therapy applications in the the major and minor salivary glands of patients with Sjogren's Syndrome. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactVerônica Brito Reia
Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru, Universidade de São Paulo
Outcome results
None listed