Acupuncture timing for dry mouth during head and neck cancer treatment
Part of Cancer, Ear, nose & throat, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding acupuncture at different times during chemoradiation can help prevent or reduce dry mouth (called xerostomia) in people with head and neck cancers. It aims to find the best time to start acupuncture to improve comfort and quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You are 21 years or older.
- You have a type of head and neck cancer (like oral cavity, oropharynx, or nasopharynx) and are scheduled for chemoradiation.
- You have not had radiation to the head or neck before.
- You do not have a history of dry mouth from other causes (like Sjögren's disease).
- You are not currently taking blood thinners or have a bleeding disorder.
- You are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study.
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