XEROSTOMIA

This study tests whether auriculotherapy—a type of ear acupuncture using semi-permanent needles—can improve saliva production in people with dry mouth (xerostomia) after radiation for head and neck cancer. Participants receive three sessions of either real or sham auriculotherapy…

This study tested whether a special Oral Care Kit could reduce dry mouth and improve oral health in 82 adults admitted to the intensive care unit. Participants used either the kit or standard artificial saliva every 12 hours for 60 hours. Researchers measured mouth dryness, saliv…

This study tested a nurse-led education program for dry mouth in 70 patients with life-limiting conditions or frailty. Nurses used guidelines to discuss causes and treatments with patients, creating a personalized plan. The goal was to see if this approach reduces dry mouth sever…

This study follows head and neck cancer patients who received radiation therapy to see how many teeth they lose over two years. It also looks at other mouth problems like dry mouth and bone damage. The goal is to better understand and manage these long-term side effects.

This completed study looked at 227 people with HIV who are on antiretroviral therapy. Researchers examined their oral health—including cavities, gum disease, and dry mouth—and checked for links to metabolic problems and ongoing inflammation. The goal was to understand if poor ora…