Could a simple injection ease chronic dry mouth?

NCT ID NCT07594184

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether injecting hyaluronic acid into the mouth can relieve dry mouth symptoms in adults with xerostomia. Forty participants will receive either the treatment or a placebo and be followed for six months. The goal is to see if it improves comfort and saliva flow, and how long any benefit lasts.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

hyaluronic acid

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a new way to relieve chronic dry mouth symptoms for people with xerostomia.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment is compared to a placebo, and the effect may be modest or short-lived.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for XEROSTOMIA are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Xerostomia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Hospital Odontologico Universidad de Barcelona

    RECRUITING

    Barcelona, Barcelona, 08907, Spain

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••