Sjögren's is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the entire body. While it is most commonly known for causing dryness, fatigue, and joint pain, it also leads to organ dysfunction including the kidneys, lungs, liver, pancreas, gastrointestinal system, blood vessels, and the central nervous system.
Dry eyes, mouth and nose
Swollen salivary glands
Fatigue
Joint pain
Dry throat and frequent coughing
Dry skin or skin rashes
Learn more about the two main types of Sjögren's:
The signs and symptoms of Sjögren's might differ from person to person and resemble those of other conditions, making a diagnosis difficult. The following tests can be used to confirm Sjögren's and rule out other conditions:
Treatment for Sjögren's is dependent on the affected body parts, but most commonly targets dry eye and dry mouth.
Medications used for managing Sjögren's include:
Sjögren’s is a disease that requires more effective treatment options. To find these new treatments for Sjögren’s, further research is necessary.
Discover our featured studies below for Sjögren’s. If these studies are not right for you, there are over 80 clinical trials actively recruiting participants with Sjögren’s. Visit ClinicalTrials.gov to find Sjögren’s research studies near you.
If you have Sjögren’s, you may be eligible to participate in a clinical study looking to help relieve symptoms related to Sjögren’s and evaluate changes in your quality of life.
Artiva's AlloNK® Study for scleroderma aims to understand whether an investigational natural killer (NK) cell therapy can help reduce your scleroderma symptoms.
Artiva's AlloNK® Study for Sjögren’s aims to reduce inflammation and symptoms of Sjögren’s.
If you have Sjögren’s, you may be eligible for the Resolve Sjögren’s study, which is evaluating if a study drug may reduce fatigue, dryness in the eyes and mouth, and joint pain in women with Sjögren’s.
Find an online community of fellow patients, caregivers, and advocates below as
as well as some other general resources!
