Gene therapy trial hopes to restore saliva for cancer survivors
NCT ID NCT02446249
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This early-stage trial tests a new gene therapy for people with chronic dry mouth after radiation for head and neck cancer. The treatment delivers a gene directly into a saliva gland to help it produce more saliva. The main goal is to check safety in 17 adults, with a secondary look at whether it improves saliva flow.
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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