RecruitingNCT02327884

Characterization of Diseases With Salivary Gland Involvement


Sponsor

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)

Enrollment

1,150 participants

Start Date

Apr 3, 2015

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Background: \- Salivary glands in and around the mouth and throat make saliva. Salivary gland disorders can affect a person s quality of life. Studying people who have a disease that affects their salivary gland(s) may teach researchers about the disorders and their genetics. Objectives: \- To study salivary gland diseases and disorders. To collect data and samples from people with salivary gland problems and their relatives. Eligibility: * People more than 4 years old who have or are suspected to have a disease involving salivary glands. * Their relatives more than 4 years old. * Healthy volunteers 18 years or older. Design: * Participants may be screened with: * Medical history * Physical exam * Blood and urine tests * General oral and dental history and exam * Saliva collection * Eye exam and test for dry eyes * Health questionnaires (adults) * Biopsy of some minor salivary glands. A small incision will be made on the inside of the lower lip and several tiny salivary glands will be removed. * Participants will have 2-3 visits. These may include: * Repeats of some screening tests * Ultrasounds of some glands. Researchers will put some gel on the face, then press on it with a smooth wand. * Adults may have other biopsies * A small catheter inserted into the opening of the parotid gland duct on the inside of the cheek. A saline solution (in a syringe) will fill the duct. * Swishing a saltwater solution in the mouth for 10 seconds and then spitting into a cup * Scrapings collected from teeth, tongue, and cheeks


Eligibility

Min Age: 4 YearsMax Age: 100 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This trial is studying diseases that affect the salivary glands — the glands in your mouth that produce saliva — including conditions like Sjogren's syndrome, hepatitis, and side effects from cancer immunotherapy. **You may be eligible if...** - You are older than 4 years of age and have, or are suspected to have, a disease affecting the salivary glands - You are a relative of someone with a salivary gland disease - You are 18 or older with active hepatitis, with or without dry mouth symptoms - You are 18 or older and undergoing immunotherapy (checkpoint inhibitor) for oral cancer **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are under 4 years of age - You do not have a qualifying condition or relationship to someone with one Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

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