Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Photodynamic Treatment as Part of Oral Healthcare on Persons With Sjögren's Syndrome
Lead Sponsor:
Koite Health Oy
Collaborating Sponsors:
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
Conditions:
Sjogren Syndrome
Xerostomia
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This thesis study will investigate whether the regular use of antibacterial photodynamic therapy can alleviate dry mouth symptoms in patients with Sjogren's syndrome and thus be a potential addition t...
Detailed Description
Sjogren's syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease that has a holistic impact on a patient's health. The most significant consequence in terms of oral health is the destruction of the salivary glands ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adult (minimum 18 years of age) person with Sjogren's syndrome, with dry mouth symptoms but some saliva secretion.
- Otherwise perceived health good, primary Sjögren's syndrome patient.
- No need for antibiotic prophylaxis at the time of a limited oral examination.
- Signed written informed consent.
- Subject's co-operation allows participation in the study.
Exclusion
- Pregnancy and/or breastfeeding.
- Fungal infection in the mouth
- Poor oral health, such as caries lesions or advanced periodontitis.
- Fixed dentures, or orthodontics.
- No saliva secretion.
- Bisphosphonate drugs, multiple (more than two) medications in use.
- Participation in other oral health research at the same time.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 24 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
16 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06877546
Start Date
May 24 2025
End Date
December 1 2025
Last Update
August 8 2025
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Metropolia University of applied sciences
Helsinki, Finland