Laser Acupoints Stimulation on Xerostomia Related Chemoradiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer Pati… (NCT07029854) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Laser Acupoints Stimulation on Xerostomia Related Chemoradiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Egypt54 participantsStarted 2025-06-18
Plain-language summary
The purpose of the study is to evaluate to effect of LASER acupoints stimulations on xerostomia patients during chemoradiation therapy after head and neck cancer.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Chemoradiation therapy
* Carcinoma in the head and neck area (NPC)
* Anatomically intact parotid and submandibular glands.
* All patients will be clinically and medically stable when attending the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* They had a history of xerostomia;
* They had suspected or confirmed physical closure of salivary gland.
* ducts on either side.
* They had known bleeding disorders.
* They Were taking heparin or warfarin.
* They had contraindications for the use of acupuncture at any acupoints.
* They had history of cerebrovascular accident or spinal cord injury.
* They had taken any drug or herbal medicine in the past 30 days that could affect salivary function.
* They were planning to, or ended up taking such a substance during the study.
* Any therapy that may affect treatment.
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.