Spit test may reveal clues about rare muscle disease
NCT ID NCT07118280
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This observational study looks at saliva thickness and oral health in people with Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy (OPMD) compared to their household members. Researchers want to see if swallowing problems affect oral health and if saliva contains markers of the disease. No treatment is given; the goal is to gather knowledge.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help identify saliva-based markers to monitor OPMD or understand swallowing problems better.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study with no treatment. It may not find clear differences or lead to any direct benefit for patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2023
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The Patients group: consisted OPMD patients enrolled in IsrOPMD registry at the multidisciplinary OPMD service at the Sheba Medical Center. The Control group: patients' spouse or household member without OPMD.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with OPMD and their spouses or household members Exclusion Criteria: * • Pregnancy or presence of any disease that may affect a composition of saliva
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
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The official record
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sheba Medical Center
RECRUITINGRamat Gan, Israel
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