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Filter by:This study assessed the efficacy of three dry mouth products (including an experimental Oralbalance gel, oral rinse, and moisturizing spray) to relieve the feeling of dry mouth compared to water, in dry mouth population over a period of 28 days.
In diabetes Type II the xerostomia is a quite frequent symptom. In evaluating the activity of an artificial saliva spray compared to a water gel in patients with Diabetes Type II patients had to follow a three day treatment with each product. Whereas after the first treatment period the two groups had to follow a wash out period of three days before the second treatment period could begin. The artificial saliva spray reduced the xerostomia and the inflammation or the oral tissue.
The proposed study is an attempt to improve patient xerostomia (dry mouth) after definitive radiation therapy treatment for head and neck cancer. Xerostomia is a frequently experienced symptom for those receiving radiation therapies to the head and neck that persists after treatment, potentially indefinitely. It has been shown that stem/progenitor cells preferentially reside in large ducts of salivary glands and that these cells have the ability to repair radiation induced salivary damage. Current practice does not specifically attempt to spare these regions and considers the entire salivary gland to have equal importance and function. This study will involve the acquisition of pre-treatment MRI sialogram images which enable visualization of salivary ducts (using saliva itself as a contrast agent) that can then be avoided during radiation treatment planning. Saliva samples will also be collected at this time to quantify baseline saliva secretion and saliva characteristics. The primary objective will be to obtain patient reported outcomes (PRO) measure of xerostomia related symptoms for comparison with a historical cohort. Xerostomia symptom information will be obtained by use of a patient reported quality of life survey administered prior to treatment and at 6, 12, 18, and 24 months after treatment. The secondary objectives will be to quantitatively assess post-treatment changes in saliva secretion, salivary gland volume, and ductal visibility using MRI sialograms. The target sample size for this study is 40 patients. The investigator hypothesizes that reducing the dose to these stem cell containing salivary ducts will facilitate improvements in patient reported symptoms as well as improved recovery of salivary secretion, salivary gland volume, and intra-glandular ductal visibility using MRI sialograms.
This study compares the effectiveness of 3 different oral moisturizers; 17% watery solution of glycerol, OGT oral spray, Aequasyal, and a newly developed Product, Salient.
The objective of the CHORAL study is to evaluate the de-adoption of oral chlorhexidine and the introduction of a bundle of oral care practices on selected outcomes in critically ill mechanically ventilated adults.
This study evaluates the possible benefits of a tasteless and sugar free chewing gum as a salivary stimulant for head and neck cancer patients treated with curative intended radiotherapy.
During routine clinical practice, it is observed that patients with suspected obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) often reported waking up with a dry mouth during the night or in the morning. This 9 week, cross-over group, randomized, single center, study will evaluate the efficacy of a proprietary formulation in comforting dry mouth in Sleep Apnea patients.
An increased incidence of dental caries in association with poorly controlled diabetes has also been reported, Xerostomia (dry mouth) has been reported to be a common complaint of patients with diabetes, Without adequate saliva production, both hard and soft tissues of the mouth can be severely damaged and become more susceptible to infections. This 9 week, cross-over group, randomized, single center, study will evaluate the efficacy of HA formulation in alleviating dry mouth in type 2 diabetic patients.
The study evaluates the effectiveness of an Intervention Bundle on Thirst Intensity and Dry Mouth among Patients admitted in ICUs. Patients were randomized into two groups - Experimental and Control group. Experimental group received intervention Bundle whereas control group didn't receive any intervention. Usual care was continued in both the groups.
This study will seek to assess the experience of using of coconut oil as an approach to managing radiation-induced xerostomia in patients previously treated for cancer in the head and neck. There is a high prevalence of radiation-induced xerostomia in this patient population, and the condition has significant negative impact on patients' quality of life. There is currently no agreed-upon standard of care for the treatment of this condition. Anecdotal evidence from patients and both physicians and allied healthcare providers suggests improvement in this condition with the use of coconut oil, but this has not previously been formally studied. We therefore propose a case series study to formally assess the tolerability and efficacy of coconut oil as an approach to managing radiation-induced xerostomia.