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.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Odontologico Universidad de Barcelona
RECRUITINGBarcelona, Barcelona, 08907, Spain
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