Zapping away dry mouth: new study tests Acupuncture-Like device for cancer survivors
NCT ID NCT04805528
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a non-invasive electrical therapy, similar to acupuncture but without needles, can help relieve dry mouth in people who had radiation for head and neck cancer. Researchers will treat 75 participants twice a week for 12 weeks and measure changes in dry mouth symptoms using a questionnaire. The goal is to find a safe, drug-free way to improve quality of life after cancer treatment.
What this could mean
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Active substance
acupuncture-like transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (ALTENS)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to relieve chronic dry mouth after radiation, improving comfort and quality of life for cancer survivors.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no control group, so results may not be conclusive. The therapy requires twice-weekly visits for 12 weeks, which may be burdensome, and side effects are possible.
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University of Rochester
RECRUITINGRochester, New York, 14642, United States
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