Influence of Laser on the salivary glands of individuals with Sjögren's Syndrome and the relationship of oral health to quality of life

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Sjogren's Syndrome; SP5.467.522.498

• Registration Number: RBR-3fztgp8
• Lead Sponsor: niversidade de São Paulo

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2022-10-06
• Study Completion: 2023-02-28
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruitment completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

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

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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 Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Secondary outcomes are not expected