Electrical Therapy for Dry Mouth After Radiation

Study of Non-invasive Acupuncture-like Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (Altens) to Help Alleviate Xerostomia After Radiation Therapy for Cancers of the Head and Neck

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Head and Neck Cancer
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
75 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Rochester · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for patients with head and neck cancer who have experienced dry mouth after radiation treatment. Participants will receive a non-invasive electrical therapy known as ALTENS over a period of 12 weeks.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am over 18 years old.
  • I have had radiation treatment to the head and neck.
  • I have a complaint of dry mouth.
  • I can attend ALTENS therapy for 12 weeks.
  • I have not had any active cancer in the head and neck region.
  • I am at least 3 months post initial treatment with no active disease.

You may not be able to join if

  • I am under 18 years old.
  • I cannot attend ALTENS therapy.
  • I cannot fill out quality of life questionnaires.
  • I am receiving or want to receive concurrent chemoradiation therapy.
  • I have unstable angina.
  • I have had a heart attack in the last 6 months.
  • I have severe COPD with recent hospitalization.
  • I am pregnant or could become pregnant.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

The purpose of this study would like to learn if acupuncture-like electrical therapy can be used in patients with head and neck cancer who have had radiation treatment to treat dry mouth.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age \> 18 years * No restrictions on gender or ethnicity * Ability and willingness to present for ALTENS therapy over 12 weeks * Previous radiation to the head and neck with a dose \> 50 Gy * Subjective complaint of dry mouth * No evidence of active malignancy in the head and …
Contacts

Mary Kay Winchell

(585) 273-4839

Marykay_Winchell@URMC.Rochester.edu

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Michael Cummings

(585) 275-9993

Michael_Cummings@URMC.Rochester.edu

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