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Evaluation of the Role of the Autonomic Nervous System in Sj(SqrRoot)(Delta)Gren s Syndrome

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT00565526

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Official title

Clinical and Laboratory Evaluation of the Autonomic Nervous System in Primary Sjogren's Syndrome

Brief summary

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Background: Sj(SqrRoot)(Delta)gren s Syndrome (SS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the glands that produce saliva and tears, causing dry eyes and dry mouth. Researchers do not know the exact cause of SS, but they believe that it may be caused by abnormalities in the autonomic nervous system (ANS) that stimulate these glands. Objectives: To better understand ANS function in patients with SS. To compare information about ANS function in healthy individuals and in patients with SS. Eligibility: Patients with Sj(SqrRoot)(Delta)gren s Syndrome who are 18 years of age and older, and who are not pregnant or breastfeeding. Participants will be asked to taper or discontinue the use of certain medications or dietary supplements before the ANS testing. Participants must be willing to discontinue the use of alcohol and tobacco 24 hours prior to testing. Design: The study will require one inpatient admission and/or outpatient visits to the NIH Clinical Center. The following tests and procedures will be performed: * Saliva, tear, and sweat production measurements to evaluate the function of glands. * Testing of changes to the cardiovascular system, including blood pressure and blood flow testing, and an electrocardiogram designed to evaluate hemodynamic changes controlled by the ANS. * Testing of changes to the gastrointestinal system, including a swallowing assessment study, barium swallow study, and gastric emptying study designed to evaluate gastrointestinal function controlled by the ANS. * Tests to evaluate the ANS function in response to certain drugs (edrophonium, glucagon and acetylcholine). * Self-reported questionnaire on ANS function and emotional/psychological well-being. Additional procedures and tests may include the following: * Blood samples. * Optional skin biopsy to study sweat glands and nerve supply of the skin.

Study identification

NCT ID
NCT00565526
Recruitment status
Completed
Study type
Observational
Phase
Not listed
Enrollment
28 participants

Conditions and interventions

Interventions

Not listed

Eligibility (public fields only)

Age range
18 Years to 65 Years
Sex
All
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted

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Study timeline

Start date
Nov 25, 2007
Primary completion
Not listed
Completion
Apr 9, 2014
Last update posted
Jul 4, 2018

2007 – 2014

United States locations

U.S. sites
1
U.S. states
1
U.S. cities
1
Facility City State ZIP Site status
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda Maryland 20892

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