Chewing gum tested as surprising remedy for medication side effect

NCT ID NCT07158359

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier de Cadillac Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether chewing gum can reduce excessive drooling caused by psychiatric medications. Researchers will compare 46 adults who chew gum as part of a swallowing program to those who don't. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug solution for this uncomfortable side effect.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: chewing gum
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to manage drooling caused by psychiatric medications.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 46 people, so results may not apply widely. Chewing gum might not reduce saliva enough to make a real difference.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

psychiatric disorder Sialorrhea

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HYPERSIALORRHEA (EXCESSIVE SALIVATION) PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS

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