Following the guidance of individuals with primary Sjögren's Syndrome who receive diagnosis, routine medical care, and treatment management, the evaluations will be performed once by the researchers and will take approximately one hour.
In addition, healthy individuals with a similar average age to the evaluation group without any disease diagnosis will be included in the study as a control group. Evaluations of the healthy group will be made once by the researchers and will take approximately one hour.
Data will be collected face to face at the Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Rheumatology Unit.
Data collection tool of the research:
* Information about patients will be recorded with the Demographic Information Form.
* EULAR Sjögren's Syndrome Disease Activity Index
* EULAR Sjögren's Syndrome Patient Reporting Index
* Primary Sjögren's Syndrome Quality of Life Scale
* BETY-Biopsychosocial Questionnaire
* Central Sensitization Scale
* Pain Catastrophizing Scale
* Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
* Multidimensional Fatigue Rating Scale
* Turkish Eating Assessment Tool
* Yale Swallow Protocol
* Test of Mastication and Swallowing Solids
* Dysphagia Limit Test
* Xerostomia inventory
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients diagnosed with Primary Sjögren's Syndrome
* 18 years or older
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with Secondary Sjögren's Syndrome,
* Patients who are diagnosed with other uncontrolled/clinically important diseases (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, endocrine system diseases, neurological, psychological diseases, etc.),
* Having a malignant condition,
* Pregnant individuals in the third trimester,
* Individuals who do not agree to participate in the study and do not give written consent will be excluded from the study.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This study measured things like anxiety, depression, fatigue, eating difficulties, and swallowing problems together in people with Sjögren's disease — does my care team currently assess all of these areas, or are some being overlooked in my treatment plan?
2The trial used specific tools like the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and a swallowing test — would it be worth having me formally screened for swallowing difficulties and mental health impacts, since those seem to have been considered important enough to measure in this research?
3Since this study is already completed, has any of its findings about the biopsychosocial burden of Sjögren's influenced the way you approach treatment here, particularly around fatigue and dry mouth symptoms?
4The study included a dysphagia limit test and a mastication assessment — I sometimes have trouble eating or swallowing, and I'm wondering whether that's something I should be evaluated for more formally given what this research focused on?
5This trial looked at Sjögren's disease from a broad 'biopsychosocial' angle — should I be seeing other specialists like a speech therapist, psychologist, or dietitian alongside my rheumatologist, based on the kinds of problems this study was examining?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.