Chewing gum for managing excess saliva from psychiatric medicines
Part of Mental health, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether chewing gum can help reduce too much saliva caused by psychiatric medications. If it works, it may give you a simple, drug-free way to manage this bothersome side effect while in the hospital.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are a patient at Cadillac Hospital (either staying full-time or in the rehabilitation unit).
- You have too much saliva as a side effect of psychiatric medicines.
- The extra saliva bothers you or is noticed by family or caregivers.
- You can chew gum safely without risk of choking or swallowing problems.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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