🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-07-23

Sjogren's Mini-Pill Oral and Gut Microbiome Study (NCT07732582)

Exploratory Study on Characterizing Region-Specific Gastrointestinal and Oral Microbiomes in Sjögren's Disease Using Novel Ingestible Mini-Pill Sampling Technology

🟡 Not Yet Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ⚙️ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: Tufts University

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The goal of this observational study is to characterize and compare region-specific gastrointestinal, stool, oral, and periodontal microbiomes in adults with Sjögren's disease and healthy controls using ingestible mini-pill sampling technology. The study will include adults with Sjögren's disease and healthy control participants enrolled in a parent gastrointestinal microbiome study

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Tufts University School of Dental Medicine — Boston, Massachusetts

🧪 Interventions in This Study

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Tufts University School of Dental Medicine — Boston, Massachusetts

💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

💡 How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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