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Saliva collection
Saliva collection is a diagnostic specimen collection procedure, not a drug with a pharmacological mechanism.
At a glance
| Generic name | Saliva collection |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Unity Health Toronto |
| Modality | Biologic |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
Saliva collection is a non-invasive biosampling technique used to obtain oral fluid for laboratory testing and diagnostics. It is a procedural method rather than a therapeutic agent and does not exert pharmacological effects on molecular targets or disease pathways.
Approved indications
Common side effects
Key clinical trials
- GCF and Saliva Levels of IL-36α in Periodontal Disease (NA)
- Blood Donor CVD 5000 (PHASE4)
- Study of the Immunological and Virological Response of Patients With COVID-19 and Presenting an Asymptomatic or Pauci-symptomatic Form (AMBUCOV) (NA)
- Salivary and Serum Inflammatory Biomarkers in Diabetic Nephropathy by Periodontal Status
- Li-Fraumeni & TP53 (LiFT UP): Understanding and Progress
- MIMICC Study in Patients With Colorectal Cancer (NA)
- The ILERVAS Project: Assessing the Prevalence of Subclinical Vascular Disease and Hidden Kidney Disease (NA)
- Biospecimen Procurement for Head and Neck Disorders
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |