Sjögren's Syndrome Insights

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Latest Research

In a systematic review and meta-analysis, Nacar et al. (2025) examined the impact of exercise on individuals with primary Sjögren's syndrome. The study focused on outcomes such as pain, fatigue, quality of life, disease activity, aerobic capacity, and dryness. The analysis included randomized clinical trials to determine the effectiveness of different types of exercise interventions.

The findings revealed that exercise led to improvements in several areas. Notably, participants reported reduced pain and fatigue, enhanced quality of life, and increased aerobic capacity. However, the study did not find significant changes in disease activity or dryness symptoms. The research suggests that exercise can be a beneficial complementary therapy for managing certain symptoms of primary Sjögren's syndrome, although the most effective type of exercise was not conclusively determined.

Clinical Trials

This is a list of upcoming or ongoing clinical trials that are actively recruiting and have been listed or updated in the last two weeks:

Community News

Sjögren's FoundationSjögren's FoundationMar 17, 2025

According to the 2021 Living With Sjögren's Patient Survey 65% of Sjögren's patients report experiencing frequent headaches and 32% of Sjögren’s patients have been diagnosed with migraines.

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Sjögren's FoundationSjögren's FoundationMar 14, 2025

The Sjögren's Foundation is thrilled to celebrate Kathy Hammitt, our VP of Medical and Scientific Affairs, as the recipient of the 2025 Jack Hein Public Service Award from American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR)! Kathy has dedicated her career to advancing Sjögren’s disease research and advocating for patients—work that has transformed care, clinical trials, and awareness.

Join us in congratulating Kathy on this well-deserved recognition!

Click the link below to read more:

https://sjogrens.org/blog/2025/a-lifetime-of-advocacy-recognized-sjogrens-foundation-leader-kathy-hammitt-receives-the

Beyond Sjögren'sBeyond Sjögren'sMar 14, 2025

With all the craziness that is going in the world, it’s completely normal to want to stay informed. Following the news can give us a sense of control - something much needed when suffering the unpredictability of Sjögren's and its symptoms.

However... continuously following stressful news stories can weigh heavily on us, increasing stress and anxiety—which, as you know, can directly impact symptoms and overall well-being.

It can also limit your ability to connect meaningfully with the people around you and your local community - connections that are deeply healing and supportive.

Your energy is precious! So using it to nurture your health, connect deeply with others, and make a meaningful difference in your local community can bring you more peace and fulfilment into your life.

It’s okay to prioritise your mental and emotional well-being by setting healthy boundaries around news consumption. When you feel better, you'll be better able to support yourself, your loved ones, and your local community.

💬 Have you noticed a difference in how you feel when you step back from constant news updates? Let us know your experience below