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
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 75 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester · Other
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.
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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Check Your EligibilityThe 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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