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Exosomes Proteomic for Sjogren's Syndrome and Dry Eye Syndrome

Systemic Proteomic Analysis of Plasma Exosomes to Explore the Immunomodulation Reflected to Sjogren's Syndrome and Dry Eye Syndrome


Sponsor

Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan

Enrollment

220 participants

Start Date

Jan 16, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

By analyzing the differential proteins in exosomes, this study aims to understand the pathological mechanisms of SJS and DES, identify potential diagnostic and therapeutic methods, and advance the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases.


Eligibility

Min Age: 20 YearsMax Age: 75 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is analyzing proteins in tiny particles called exosomes (released by cells into tears and blood) to find new biological markers for Sjogren's syndrome (an autoimmune disease) and dry eye syndrome, which could improve diagnosis and understanding of these conditions. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 20 and 75 years old - For dry eye: you have a low tear production score (Schirmer's test less than 10 mm/5 min) - For Sjogren's syndrome: you have a confirmed primary or secondary Sjogren's diagnosis using the 2002 international criteria, and normal immune, liver, kidney, and blood function **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are pregnant - You have active eye inflammation or an infectious eye disease - You have recently had eye surgery - For Sjogren's group: you have a history of alcohol abuse, or significant immune, liver, or kidney abnormalities Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERacupuncture GB20 or GB20 plus BL2

acupuncture at acupoint GB20 or GB20 plus BL2 twice a week 8 weeks for efficacy evaluation.

DRUGChinese herbal tea TBDESJS

Chinese herbal tea TBDESJS 8 weeks on Nourishing Yin and Moistening Dryness the ocular dryness evaluation.


Locations(1)

Ching-Mao

Taipei, Taiwan, Taiwan

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