Acupuncture timing may be key to preventing dry mouth in head and neck cancer patients

NCT ID NCT07674706

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares early versus delayed acupuncture to reduce dry mouth caused by chemoradiation in head and neck cancer patients. Participants receive acupuncture either during chemoradiation or after, and their dry mouth symptoms are tracked for a year. The goal is to find the most effective timing for this complementary therapy.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: acupuncture
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward the best timing for acupuncture to prevent or reduce severe dry mouth during cancer treatment.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply broadly. Acupuncture during chemoradiation carries a small risk of infection or bleeding.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

head and neck cancer Head and Neck Neoplasms malignant tumor of neck nasopharyngeal carcinoma oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma oropharynx squamous cell carcinoma Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck Xerostomia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEAD CANCER NASOPHARYNGEAL CARCINOMA (NPC) NECK CANCER ORAL CAVITY SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA OROPHARYNGEAL SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA XEROSTOMIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Haematology-Oncology, National University Hospital

Singapore, 119074, Singapore

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