Laser acupuncture for dry mouth from head and neck cancer treatment
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests a laser acupuncture treatment to help with dry mouth (xerostomia) caused by chemotherapy and radiation for head and neck cancer. It may help patients who are currently undergoing chemoradiation and have not had dry mouth before.
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Who can take part
- You are getting chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
- You have cancer in your head or neck area.
- Your parotid and submandibular glands (saliva glands) are intact.
- You are medically stable and able to attend the study sessions.
- You have not had dry mouth before your cancer treatment.
- You are not taking blood thinners like heparin or warfarin, or any medication or herb that affects saliva.
Quick eligibility check
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