CompletedNot Applicable

The Management of RT-induced Hyposalivation Using LLLT

Saudi Arabia10 participantsStarted 2022-01-03

Plain-language summary

The primary purpose is to evaluate the effectiveness of photobiomodulation laser application in the management of patients with radiotherapy-induced hyposalivation. Secondary, to assess the changes in the scores of the patient's oral health-related quality of life using validated measurements.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 and above * Clinically diagnosed with hyposalivation \[an unstimulated salivary flow rate of ≤ 0.1ml per minute\] (31) due to recent radiation therapy of SCC of the head and neck. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with systemic diseases that could affect the salivary glands function such as (e.g. Sjogren syndrome) and medications (e.g. beta-blockers and diuretics for hypertension). * Individuals who had an allergy to toluidine blue stain.

What they're measuring

Unstimulated and stimulated salivary flow rate

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05538169

SponsorKing Saud University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-08-01

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