Salivary gland disorder

This early-phase trial is testing a new drug called MTS109, made with mRNA technology, for people with moderate to severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and scleroderma. Fifteen participants will receive several injections over a month to see if it is safe and tolerable. The goal…

This study is testing the drug T-DXd (Enhertu) in 100 adults with advanced HER2-positive solid tumors who have already tried other treatments and have no good options left. The goal is to see how well the drug works in real-world settings, including how many patients respond and …

This study tests whether tofacitinib, a drug already used for rheumatoid arthritis, is safe and helpful for people with Sjogren's disease. About 60 adults with mild-to-moderate Sjogren's will take the pill twice daily for 28 weeks. Researchers will track side effects and measure …

This phase II trial is testing whether newer targeted drugs (trastuzumab emtansine and trastuzumab deruxtecan) work better than standard chemotherapy plus trastuzumab for people with HER2-positive or HER2-low salivary gland cancer that has come back, spread, or cannot be removed.…

This trial investigates whether combining two drugs, camrelizumab and famitinib, can help people with rare head and neck cancers that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The study includes four types of these cancers and aims to see how safe and effective the treatment i…

This early-stage study tests a new drug (GSK5926371) in people with lupus and similar autoimmune diseases. The drug is designed to target and calm specific immune cells that attack the body. The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and how the body handles it, with 54 adults…

This study is for people who have both an autoimmune disease (like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or multiple sclerosis) and an advanced cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It tests the safety and effectiveness of the immunotherapy drug nivolumab, given alone or…

This early-phase study tests a new drug called OM336 in 39 adults with active Sjogren's disease or idiopathic inflammatory myopathy who have not improved with at least two prior treatments. OM336 is an engineered antibody designed to target and potentially reduce harmful immune c…

This study tests an experimental drug called IMVT-1402 in 180 adults with moderate to severe Sjögren's disease. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo as a weekly injection under the skin for 24 weeks. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce overall disease activity …

This phase 2 trial tests a drug called zanidatamab in about 200 adults with advanced HER2-positive cancers, including breast, lung, stomach, and others. Participants have already tried at least one standard treatment. The study measures how many tumors shrink or disappear. Zanida…

This Phase 3 study tests whether telitacicept, a biologic drug given as a shot, can reduce disease activity in adults with active primary Sjögren's disease. About 250 participants will receive either telitacicept or a placebo for 48 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug impr…

This early-stage study tests a new drug, GT801, in 22 adults with moderate to severe autoimmune diseases that haven't responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for signs that the drug helps control the…

This early-phase study tests a personalized cell therapy (rapcabtagene autoleucel) in 27 adults with difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis or severe Sjogren's disease. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target and calm the overactive immune system. The…

This study tests a drug called afatinib in 25 adults with Fanconi anemia who have advanced head and neck cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Afatinib is a pill that blocks a protein helping cancer grow. The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors and control the disease. Res…

This early-phase trial is testing a new biologic drug called XmAb657 in 60 people, including healthy volunteers and those with autoimmune diseases like scleroderma, Sjögren's disease, and idiopathic inflammatory myopathies. The main goal is to check safety and how the body handle…

This phase 2 trial tests a therapy called AlloNK, made from donor cord blood immune cells, combined with the drug rituximab. It aims to see if this combination is safe and can help people with severe forms of rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren's disease, myositis, or scleroderma that …

This early-stage study tests a new drug called SAR448501 (DR-0201) in 62 adults with lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. The drug is a bispecific antibody designed to target the immune system. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose, not yet to prove it works. Partici…

This early-stage trial tests an investigational drug called ABBV-319 in 36 adults with lupus or Sjogren's disease. The drug is designed to deplete overactive B cells, which are part of the immune system that cause inflammation and symptoms. Participants receive two doses by IV, 2…

This early-phase trial tests AVA6000, a chemotherapy drug that is designed to activate only in tumors, potentially reducing side effects. About 158 adults with advanced solid tumors (like breast, ovarian, or salivary gland cancer) will receive the drug intravenously. The main goa…

This study looks at the long-term safety of a drug called dazodalibep for people with Sjögren's syndrome, an autoimmune disease that causes dry eyes and mouth. About 844 people who completed a prior phase 3 study will receive the drug for up to 48 more weeks. The main goal is to …

This early study is testing a new treatment called CD19 CAR-T therapy for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and scleroderma that haven't improved with standard medications. The therapy involves taking a patient's own immune cells, reprogramming them to target and …

This study tests whether adding the targeted drug T-DM1 to standard chemoradiation can prevent HER2-positive salivary gland cancer from returning after surgery. About 37 adults with advanced but removable tumors will receive the drug alongside standard care. Researchers will trac…

This study tests whether giving targeted therapy or chemotherapy based on specific markers (HER2, NTRK, AR, TROP-2) found in a patient's tumor can shrink or control salivary gland cancer. About 39 adults with advanced or recurrent cancer will receive a treatment matched to their …

This study tests a new drug (MRG003) alone or with another drug (putrelimab) in people with salivary gland cancer that has come back or spread. The goal is to see if these treatments can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. About 90 adults will take part, and the study is not…

This early-phase trial is testing a new treatment called KN5601, which uses a patient's own immune cells (NK cells) that have been engineered to target and destroy harmful B cells. The goal is to see if it is safe and can help children aged 5 and older with rheumatic diseases lik…

This program provides early access to the drug ianalumab (VAY736) for patients with serious or life-threatening conditions like immune thrombocytopenia or Sjögren's syndrome who have no other treatment options. It is not a clinical trial but a managed access program where doctors…

This early-stage trial is testing a new drug called CLN-978 in 36 adults with active, moderate to severe Sjogren's disease. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable, while also checking how it affects immune cells in the blood. Participants receive the drug as a …

This phase 2 trial tests whether the drug sacituzumab govitecan can help control salivary gland cancer that has come back or spread to other parts of the body. About 30 adults whose cancer cannot be removed by surgery or cured with radiation will receive the drug through an IV. R…

This early-stage trial tests a new treatment called AFN50 for people with autoimmune diseases that haven't responded to standard therapies. AFN50 is a type of CAR T-cell therapy designed to target and destroy faulty immune cells. The study will enroll 18 adults to check if the tr…

This early-phase trial is testing a personalized cell therapy called CAR-T, designed to target and destroy faulty immune cells in people with active autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, and Sjogren's syndrome. Up to 20 participants will receive the treatment after a short…

This early-stage study tests a new cell therapy called YTS109 in 18 adults aged 18-65 with autoimmune diseases like lupus and Sjogren's syndrome that have not responded to standard treatments. Participants receive a single infusion of the cells, and researchers monitor safety and…

This phase 3 trial tests whether belimumab (Benlysta) can stabilize or improve lung function in adults with interstitial lung disease caused by connective tissue diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. About 440 participants will receive either belimumab injections or a plac…

This early-stage trial is testing a new treatment made from umbilical cord blood cells, called CD19-BCMA CAR-T cells, in 45 people with severe lupus, scleroderma, or Sjogren's syndrome with lung complications. The main goal is to check safety, especially serious side effects with…

This early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called YTS109 for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and Sjogren's syndrome that have come back or not responded to standard care. About 18 adults will receive a single infusion of these specially engineered immune …

This early-stage study tests a new cell therapy called YTS109 in 18 adults with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and Sjogren's syndrome that have not responded to standard treatments. Participants receive a single infusion of the cells, and researchers monitor safety and how…

This early-stage study tests a new cell treatment called YTS109 in 18 adults with hard-to-treat autoimmune diseases like lupus and scleroderma. Participants receive a single infusion of these specially designed cells. The main goal is to check if the treatment is safe, and also t…

This early-phase study tests a new type of CAR-T cell therapy (called KN3601) for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, Sjögren's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, and vasculitis that haven't responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses specially eng…

This early-phase study tests a new treatment called TI-0032-III for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and scleroderma that haven't improved with standard care. The treatment uses a special injection to create CAR-T cells inside the body, which then target and dest…

This early-stage trial tests a new combination treatment for people with advanced HER2-positive solid tumors (like breast, lung, or stomach cancer). Participants receive an injection of a special virus directly into one tumor to help the immune system attack cancer, followed by a…

This early-phase study tests a new treatment called RD06-05, which uses a patient's own immune cells modified to target and reset the immune system in autoimmune diseases like lupus, multiple sclerosis, and vasculitis. The goal is to check safety and how well the body tolerates i…

This study tests a new drug called OM-RCA-01, an antibody that blocks a protein called FGFR1 found on some cancer cells. About 58 adults with metastatic kidney, lung, prostate, breast, or head and neck cancers that express FGFR1 will receive the drug by IV every two weeks. The go…

This early-stage trial tests a new treatment for people with autoimmune diseases like lupus and multiple sclerosis that haven't responded to standard therapies. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, modified in a lab to target and destroy the faulty cells causing the d…

This study tests a combination of hormone therapy (goserelin) and an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) in 20 people with advanced salivary gland cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or radiation. The goal is to see if the treatment shrinks tumors or slows the disease. Partic…

This study tests a new treatment using specially engineered immune cells (CAR-NK) from cord blood for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, and vasculitis that haven't responded to standard therapies. The goal is to see if it's safe and can control the d…

This early-phase trial is testing a personalized immune cell therapy called CD19 CAR-T in 15 people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and scleroderma that haven't responded to standard treatments. The therapy aims to temporarily deplete certain immune cells to calm the o…

This study tests an experimental drug called VMD-928, taken as a pill, either alone or with another cancer drug (pembrolizumab). It is for adults with advanced solid tumors or lymphoma that have not responded to or are no longer controlled by available treatments. The goal is to …

This early-phase study is testing a new cell therapy called LUCAR-DKS1 in 36 adults with relapsed or refractory autoimmune diseases like lupus. Participants receive their own modified NK cells after a short chemotherapy prep. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dos…

This trial tests two drugs, trastuzumab and pertuzumab, already approved for breast cancer, in people with rare cancers that have a specific genetic change called HER2 amplification or mutation. About 30 adults and children with various rare or hard-to-treat cancers will receive …

This study tests a new drug called LCB84, which targets a protein (TROP2) found on many cancer cells and delivers a toxic payload directly to them. It is being tested alone and together with an immunotherapy drug (anti-PD-1) in 300 people with advanced solid tumors that have not …

This phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of rezvilutamide (a hormone-blocking pill) and standard hormone therapy can prevent high-risk salivary duct cancer from returning after surgery and radiation. About 37 participants with androgen receptor-positive cancer will rec…

This early-stage trial tests a new type of CAR-T cell therapy in 11 children with severe rheumatic diseases like juvenile dermatomyositis and arthritis that haven't improved with standard treatments. The therapy uses specially engineered immune cells to target and calm the overac…

This early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called OL-CD19-GDT, which uses specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) from a healthy donor to target and destroy faulty immune cells in people with severe autoimmune diseases like systemic sclerosis and Sjogren's syndrome…

This study is testing a special 3D MRI technique called neurogram imaging to better see the tiny branches of the facial nerve inside the parotid gland before surgery for parotid tumors. The goal is to help surgeons avoid accidentally injuring these nerves during tumor removal, wh…

This study explores whether a special type of PET scan, called PSMA PET, can help doctors see how well the salivary glands are working in people with Sjögren's syndrome. Researchers will compare these scans with another type of PET scan (FAPI PET) that shows inflammation. The goa…

This study tests whether a generative AI tool can help doctors diagnose complications and co-existing diseases in people with rheumatoid arthritis. The AI reviews patient records and suggests possible issues like lung or heart problems. Doctors then decide if the AI's suggestions…

This study tests a special PET scan that uses a radioactive tracer called 68Ga-FAPI to see inflammation in people with Sjögren's syndrome, an autoimmune disease that causes dryness. Researchers will compare the scan results with standard blood tests and also look at scans from ca…

This study is testing whether advanced MRI techniques can distinguish cancerous from non-cancerous salivary gland tumors. Thirty adults with a salivary gland lesion will receive one research MRI scan with contrast before their scheduled surgery. The goal is to improve diagnosis a…

This study tests whether a gel containing diclofenac, a common anti-inflammatory drug, can prevent severe skin irritation caused by radiation therapy. About 156 adults with head/neck or breast cancer will apply the gel or a placebo to the treated skin three times daily during the…

This early-phase trial tests whether injecting mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) into the salivary glands is safe and can ease dry mouth in people with graft-versus-host disease or Sjogren's disease. Up to 36 adults will receive one injection and be monitored for pain and side eff…

This study tests whether a protein-based eye drop (rhPRG4) can safely relieve dry eye symptoms in people with Sjögren's syndrome. About 80 adults will receive either the active drops or a placebo for 28 days. The main goal is to see if the drops can clear corneal staining, a sign…

This study is testing whether it is safe to remove a tumor from the parotid gland (a saliva gland near the ear) without using a surgical drain. Normally, a drain is placed to remove extra fluid, which often requires an overnight hospital stay. The researchers want to see if skipp…

This study compares two preservative-free eye drops, Artelac Complete MDO and VISMED MULTI, for treating moderate to severe dry eye disease. About 160 adults who have used tear substitutes for at least a month will use one of the two drops for 90 days. Researchers will measure ch…

This study tests whether using a special cough-assist device (MI-E) with optimized settings can remove more mucus from the airways of critically ill patients on breathing machines. Researchers will compare the amount of mucus suctioned after using optimized versus standard settin…

This study tests whether custom 3D-printed oral stents can reduce mouth sores in head and neck cancer patients receiving radiation therapy. The stents are made from a mold of the patient's mouth and cover teeth and gums during treatment. Researchers will compare sore rates and pa…

This study tests whether adding acupuncture or a mild nerve stimulation device to an exercise program can reduce fatigue in people with Sjögren's syndrome. About 174 adults with long-term fatigue will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: exercise alone, exercise plus acup…

This study tests whether specially adapted beauty sessions (onco-esthetics) can help people with head and neck cancer feel better about their changed appearance after treatment. Fifty-five patients will receive three sessions, and researchers will measure how their self-image cha…

This study tests two treatments for vaginal dryness in women with Sjögren's disease: a fractional CO2 laser applied monthly for three months, and a topical promestriene cream used for six months. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. The goal is t…

This study tests a program called CARES that provides nurse navigators and counselors to rural cancer patients. The goal is to see if this support helps patients start and finish treatment more quickly and improves their quality of care. About 320 adults with solid tumors like lu…

This study tests an online wellness course that teaches diet, exercise, stress reduction, and self-care to people with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Sjogren's syndrome, and similar conditions. Researchers want to see if the program reduces fatigue and improves quality of life. Abo…

This study tests whether TRYPTYR eye drops can quickly improve tear production in people with dry eye from Sjögren's syndrome. About 35 adults will receive the drops and have their tear levels measured before and after. The goal is to see if this treatment can ease dry eye sympto…

This study aims to uncover genetic changes that cause autoimmune diseases in people native to Peru. Researchers will collect blood, urine, and stool samples from 300 participants, including patients with conditions like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, their family members, and he…

This study aims to learn more about diseases that affect the salivary glands, which produce saliva. Researchers will collect medical data, blood, saliva, and tissue samples from people with these conditions, their relatives, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understan…

This study is building a huge registry of information and biological samples from adults with or at risk for many types of cancer, as well as healthy volunteers. Researchers will use this resource to study what causes cancer and how to better prevent, detect, and treat it. The re…

This study is looking at how well current classification criteria can diagnose primary Sjögren's syndrome, a rare autoimmune disease. Researchers will compare the criteria against diagnoses made by expert doctors. The goal is to improve diagnostic accuracy for this condition.

This study looks at whether certain genes make some people more likely to develop eye damage from the drug Plaquenil, which is used for autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will compare people who have had eye damage from Plaquenil with those who h…

This study follows 300 people with Sjogren's disease (or symptoms) over time to learn how the condition starts and progresses. Participants undergo exams, saliva and tear tests, and questionnaires during several visits. No treatment is given; the goal is to gather data and sample…

This study is looking for a better way to track disease activity in people with primary Sjögren's syndrome, a chronic autoimmune disease that causes dryness and can affect organs. Researchers will test a new blood marker called anti-Ro/SSA IgE in 185 participants to see if it is …

This study looks at whether a doctor's computer tool (MedSafer) and patient brochures (EMPOWER) can help reduce the use of potentially harmful medications in adults aged 60 and older with rheumatic diseases who take five or more regular drugs. Researchers will follow 100 particip…

This study follows 100 adults with Sjögren's disease for 3 months to understand what causes their fatigue. Researchers will use questionnaires and pain tests to track fatigue, mood, sleep, and activity levels. The goal is to find factors that predict or explain fatigue, which cou…

This study from Mayo Clinic aims to find biological markers (biomarkers) in blood, tissue, and saliva that can signal the presence or absence of HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer. Researchers will follow 560 participants, including patients with and without the disease, to see if …

This study aims to find better ways to detect lung scarring (interstitial lung disease) early in people with connective tissue diseases like scleroderma or rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will analyze tiny particles in the blood called extracellular vesicles and use AI to exami…

This large observational registry aims to collect data from over 13,000 adults across Europe with rare head and neck cancers, including cancers of the nasopharynx, nasal cavity, salivary glands, and middle ear. Researchers will track patient outcomes like survival, treatment resp…

This observational study aims to understand why metastatic adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) of the head and neck behaves differently in different people. Researchers will analyze stored tumor tissue and blood samples from 114 adults to see if certain biological types (ACC-I or ACC-…

This study is for 300 people with salivary gland tumors (both cancerous and non-cancerous) to learn how the immune system reacts to these rare cancers. Researchers will collect tumor tissue and blood samples before and after treatment to find immune markers that might predict how…

This study is a registry that collects information from 100 people with advanced salivary gland cancer who receive radiation and chemotherapy together after surgery. The goal is to create a database to track how well the treatment works and its side effects. It is not testing a n…

This study is building a large registry and biorepository of 5,000 adults with various rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and scleroderma. Researchers at Yale University will collect medical data and biological samples over time to better understand these condit…

This study looks at how small fiber neuropathy (nerve damage causing pain, burning, and numbness) impacts the quality of life and medical costs for people with Sjögren's syndrome. Researchers will follow 100 adults with Sjögren's to measure their symptoms, daily functioning, and …

This early-phase study is testing a small implantable device that delivers tiny amounts of different drugs directly into head and neck tumors. The goal is to see which drugs are most effective for each person before they undergo full treatment. The study involves 30 adults with c…

This research study collects health information from 10,000 people with brain inflammation conditions like Long COVID, ME/CFS, and autoimmune diseases. Participants use a smartphone app to share symptoms, health history, and wearable data. The goal is to find disease subtypes and…

This registry enrolls pregnant women or those planning pregnancy who have autoimmune diseases like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers at Duke University will track health data to find ways to improve outcomes for mothers and babies. The goal is to better understand risk f…

This study is testing whether wearing a fitness tracker (like a Fitbit) can give doctors a better picture of how active cancer patients are, and whether that activity level relates to how well they are doing overall. About 590 people with various cancers will wear activity monito…

This study tests whether adding high-resolution sequences to a standard MRI can more accurately show the position of a parotid tumor relative to the facial nerve. About 88 adults scheduled for first-time parotid tumor surgery will receive the enhanced MRI before their operation. …

This study looks at how natural cannabis compounds (phytocannabinoids) affect immune cells from 100 people with chronic inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and Crohn's disease. Researchers will take a blood sample and expose the cells to different cannabis ext…

This study aims to find a way to predict which cancer patients will experience side effects from immunotherapy. These side effects happen when the immune system attacks healthy tissues, similar to autoimmune diseases. Researchers will collect blood samples from 300 cancer patient…

This study collects tissue, blood, and saliva samples from up to 8,000 people with head and neck cancer and healthy volunteers. Researchers also gather medical and lifestyle information to build a detailed database. The goal is to provide a resource for future cancer research, no…

This study collects medical information and biological samples (like blood or tissue) from up to 12,000 people with leukodystrophies—rare disorders that damage the brain's white matter. Researchers will use this data to find new genetic causes, develop biomarkers for future trial…

This research study collects sputum and tissue samples from 700 people with precancerous changes or certain cancers (lung, head and neck, esophageal). The goal is to find biomarkers—biological signs—that could help understand or detect these cancers earlier. Participants include …

This study looks at whether growing a patient's tumor cells in the lab (called organoids) and testing drugs on them can predict how well those drugs will work in the patient. It involves 40 people with recurrent or metastatic salivary gland cancer. Researchers will compare the la…