New hope for Sjogren's: oral drug tofacitinib under safety review

NCT ID NCT04496960

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This early-phase trial evaluated the safety of tofacitinib, an oral drug that targets inflammation, in 23 adults with mild-to-moderate Sjogren's syndrome. Participants took the drug or a placebo for 168 days and were monitored for side effects. The goal was to see if tofacitinib is safe enough to pursue as a potential treatment for this autoimmune disease.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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