some previous treatments or conditions may make an individual ineligible to participate. What does my participation involve?
• No treatment is provided as part of this clinical trial. • You will be asked to do the following at an initial visit and at a follow-up visit (occurring 2 years after the initial visit if you are found to have objective findings of Sjögren’s syndrome): • Complete an interview and questionnaires • Have an oral, ocular and brief rheumatologic examination • Provide a blood sample • Have a labial salivary gland biopsy. (An individual having one within the last three years may fulfill the requirement for labial salivary gland biopsy at the initial visit.) • You may be asked to have two immediate family members and a friend provide a one-time donation of blood or saliva. How do I participate? The USA site expects to start enrolling individuals in the fall of 2004. If you are interested in participating or have additional questions, please e-mail sicca@dentistry.ucsf.edu. For the USA site, you may also call the Clinical Coordinator, Danielle Drury at (415) 476-0535. How do I participate as
