Effect of B-cell Depletion in Patients With Primary Sjögren's Syndrome

Summary

The primary purpose of the study is to determine whether B-cell depletion with Rituximab has an effect on the oral, ocular and general disease manifestations in patients with primary Sjögren´s syndrome, that is, an effect on the symptoms of oral and ocular dryness, improvement of the glandular function and a beneficial effect on the general symptoms such as fatigue. The secondary purpose of the study is the investigate the underlying autoimmune and pathophysiological mechanisms in Sjögren´s syndrome.

Timeline

Start

2007-01

Primary completion

2010-06

Completion

2010-08

Publications

• Background Ring T, Kallenbach M, Praetorius J, Nielsen S, Melgaard B. Successful treatment of a patient with primary Sjogren's syndrome with Rituximab. Clin Rheumatol. 2006 Nov;25(6):891-4. doi: 10.1007/s10067-005-0086-0. Epub 2005 Nov 8.

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