Acupuncture may stop dry mouth in cancer radiation

NCT ID NCT01266044

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study tests if acupuncture can prevent dry mouth in 435 head and neck cancer patients receiving radiation. Participants get one of two acupuncture approaches to see which works better. The goal is to reduce dry mouth and improve quality of life.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fudan University Cancer Hospital

    Shanghai, China

  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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