CompletedPhase 1

Comparing Over-the-counter Dry Mouth Remedies After Radiation

United States28 participantsStarted 2005-03

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of over-the-counter remedies for dry mouth.

Who can participate

Age range13 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Suffers from Xerostomia * Surviver of head and neck cancer that received \>5000 cGy radiation therapy \>1 year prior to study entry. * Able to chew, rinse and swallow. * Ages 13-99 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * Currently using the following medications: anorexiants, antiacne agents, Anticholinergic agents, tricyclic antidepressants, chemotherapy agents. * Unable to complete questionnaires

What they're measuring

The effectiveness of seven over-the-counter remedies for dry mouth as determined by amount of saliva output and a brief questionaire.

Timeframe: 8-10 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00595933

SponsorUniversity of Oklahoma

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2010-06

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