Treatment of Xerostomia by Herbal Preparation (NCT01579877) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Treatment of Xerostomia by Herbal Preparation
South Korea96 participantsStarted 2012-04
Plain-language summary
The aims of this study are to investigate the effect of famous herbal formula extract on xerostomia, and to determine whether this formula affect various xerostomia-related questionnaires, salivary flow rate, residual saliva and salivary tests.
Who can participate
Age range
60 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Age of 60 - 80
. The visual analog scale for xerostomia must represent more than 4 points during 2wks prior to enrollment
. One who has less than 0.3 ml/min of unstimulated salivary flow rate
. One who has complained of xerostomia for at least 3months
. One who is able to read, write, hear, see something
. One who agree on not taking other therapies during experimental period
. One who agree on consent form
Exclusion criteria
. One who is taking the treatment for autoimmune disease such as sjogren's disease, rheumatic disease, systemic lupus erythematosus etc
. One who has the history of taking radiotherapy on head and neck or history of organ transplantation
. One who has severe mental illness such as depression
. One who takes oriental medicine or health functional food within 2 wks before enrollment
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
. One who takes the remedies on the purpose of relieving xerostomia such as pilocarpine, cevimeline, gargle solution, frequent gum use, intra oral devices and toothpaste etc.