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This trial is looking at using an intra-oral electrostimulating device for the management of radiotherapy-induced dry mouth.


Clinical Trial Description

Dry mouth is a common complaint of radiotherapy for cancer of the head and neck region. It is a distressing often persistent condition which can lead to longlasting oral discomfort, dental infections, diminished quality of life, social isolation and loneliness. Unfortunately, current therapies of dry mouth are often unsatisfactory, expensive and may result in adverse effects. A novel intraoral electronic device has recently been developed to treat dry mouth. The device, acting as a "salivary pacemaker", harmlessly stimulates nerves of the salivary glands and does not cause adverse side effects. The aim of this proposal is to assess the longterm effects of such a device in this population, which have yet to be investigated, to demonstrate whether its daily application is an effective method of lessening dry mouth and improving life quality. 84 individuals will be enrolled in the study to use the device for 12 months, after receiving appropriate instructions. 42 participants (out of 84) will act as controls as they will receive a sham device that will not deliver electric stimuli but only tactile stimulation (like using a chewing gum). All participants will be allowed to continue using their routine local therapy for dry mouth (e.g. artificial saliva) during the study. Each participant will keep a diary relevant to the frequency of use and potential changes in dry mouth sensation. Participants will also be asked to attend hospital appointments to measure changes in saliva production and complete questionnaires on their dry mouth and quality of life. The device has the potential to radically change current clinical practice. If the trial is successful, the use of the device will provide patients having radiation-induced dry mouth with a safe and drug-free therapeutic modality. ;


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NCT number NCT02941276
Study type Interventional
Source University College, London
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Status Completed
Phase N/A
Start date November 2011
Completion date November 2014

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