Electric Nerve Stimulation to Treat Dry Mouth
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle electrical nerve stimulation treatment (called TENS) can help increase saliva production in people with dry mouth. Participants will receive this treatment along with standard care and answer questions about how the treatment affects their quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with dry mouth (xerostomia)
- You do not have any active infections or sores in your mouth
- You are willing to have saliva samples collected before, during, and after treatment
- You can attend all assessment visits and complete questionnaires at the start and end of the study
- You do not have a pacemaker, defibrillator, hearing aid, or cochlear implant
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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