Sjogren's Syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
This is a controlled, single blind, randomized clinical study, composed of a laser group (GL, n=10) and a laser group plus salivary substitute (GL/SS, n=10) and placebo group (GPL n=10), which will be
E02.594.540
Sponsors
Universidade de São Paulo
Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals over 18 years of age; of both genders; who are under dental follow-up at the Bauru Dental School (FOB/USP) in the Stomatology Clinic; with a definitive diagnosis of Sjogren's Syndrome; and salivary flow test results corresponding to hyposalivation or low salivary flow
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals under 18 years of age; with other diagnoses not consistent with Sjogren's Syndrome; and who have normal salivary flow after salivary flow testing
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Presentation of the expected outcome; partial increase in salivary flow after the intervention verified through consecutive stimulated and non-stimulated salivary flow tests and thus improvement in the complaint of xerostomia (dry mouth symptom) in patients with Sjogren's Syndrome ;Presentation of the expected outcome; oral health improvement and quality of life of individuals with Sjogren's Syndrome verified through the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes are not expected | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactLetícia Abellaneda
Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru
Outcome results
None listed