Sjögren's Community Access
Know More. Ask Better. Feel Ready.
Smart Patients and Inciteful Med are giving your community free access to a new tool that turns medical research into personalized appointment prep and insights you can share.
About Inciteful Med
Built To Help You Be Heard
Inciteful Med helps you turn your health questions into clear, research-backed answers so you can prepare for appointments, make informed decisions, and feel confident speaking up.
Every answer is grounded in current, peer-reviewed medical research, clearly explained and fully cited, so you and your doctor can see exactly where the information comes from.
Our roots are in academic literature discovery, with more than 40,000 librarians and researchers using our tools each month. As patients and caregivers ourselves, we know how limited, generic, and risky most tools are, so we built what we deserve.
What Makes It Different
“We built Inciteful Med because patients deserve better: access to the same scientific evidence their clinicians use, explained clearly and responsibly.”
See It in Action
Sjögren's Knowledge Preview
A sample of Inciteful Med's patient guides, each grounded in peer-reviewed literature with full citations. Click any card to open the full guide.
Understanding Your Sjögren's Diagnosis
19 peer-reviewed studies
Why Sjögren's is systemic, not just dryness, and what primary vs. secondary means for your care.
How Sjögren's is Diagnosed
16 peer-reviewed studies
The biology behind the attack — lymphocytic infiltration, scoring, and classification criteria clinicians use.
Systemic Treatments: Pills, Infusions, and the Pipeline
21 peer-reviewed studies
Hydroxychloroquine, immunosuppressants, biologics, and emerging therapies currently in clinical trials.
The Long Game: Survivorship and Proactive Monitoring
22 peer-reviewed studies
Long-term monitoring to protect teeth, heart, and nerves — the damage worth preventing early.
Ready for unlimited access?
Sign up free to save your research, track your questions, and help us understand the impact through two short surveys. Anonymized results will be published as a joint white paper.
Create Free AccountAbout the Study
A Partnership Focused on Patient Understanding
What It Is
- A joint study between Smart Patients and Inciteful Med
- Free access to Inciteful Med for participants
- Results will be published as a white paper with aggregated, anonymized findings
Study Duration
- Approximately 4–6 weeks
- Access to Inciteful Med may extend based on results
- Findings will be shared with the community
What We Hope to Improve
- Clarity around living with Sjögren's
- Confidence in navigating care conversations
- Shared knowledge and support within your community
Who Should Participate
Members of the Smart Patients Sjögren's community who are interested in exploring new ways of understanding their health and who are willing to share feedback on what was helpful, confusing, or missing.
How It Works
Four Simple Steps
Complete a Baseline Survey
Take the survey in your Smart Patients community space.
Sign Up
Create a free account with your email.
Explore Inciteful Med
Browse evidence-based content and ask questions at your own pace.
Share Your Feedback
Complete a follow-up survey to help us measure what made a difference.
Study Data Handling
How Your Information Is Used
Within the Product
Your questions and saved content are tied to your account so you can access them anytime. This is your personal workspace. Our research team does not access individual account activity.
For the Study
When analyzing results for the white paper, all data, including questions asked and survey responses, is anonymized and aggregated. No individual participant is ever identified in the report.
Your data is encrypted, stored securely, and never sold or shared without your consent. For full details, see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this medical advice?
No. Inciteful Med provides educational health information grounded in peer-reviewed research. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider.
What are the two surveys?
The first is a short baseline survey when you join, about your current experience with health information. The second is a follow-up survey after using Inciteful Med, to help us understand what was helpful. Both take just a few minutes.
How is my data used?
Within Inciteful Med, your questions and content are tied to your account for your personal use. For the study, all data is anonymized and aggregated before analysis. The results will be published as a joint white paper. No individual participant is ever identified.
Can I withdraw from the study?
Yes. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time without providing a reason.
Do I need to pay anything?
No. The study is completely free. No credit card or payment information is required.
Who can I contact for support?
Reach out to our study support team at hello@incitefulmed.com. We aim to respond within 24 hours on weekdays.
Start Exploring Today
Ask questions anonymously or create a free account to save your research and participate in the study. Either way, you're helping us learn how to better serve the Sjögren's community.
Free to use. Voluntary participation. No commitment required.