Simple chat with nurse could soothe dry mouth for the frail

NCT ID NCT05964959

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Leiden University Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a nurse-led education program for dry mouth in 70 patients with life-limiting conditions or frailty. Nurses used guidelines to discuss causes and treatments with patients, creating a personalized plan. The goal was to see if this approach reduces dry mouth severity compared to usual care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Mouth Educational Program (nurse-led patient education)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a simple, non-drug way to reduce dry mouth discomfort in frail or seriously ill patients.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 70 participants. The effect may be modest, and results may not apply to all patients with dry mouth.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Death Frailty Xerostomia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DRY MOUTH END OF LIFE FRAILTY XEROSTOMIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis (OLVG)

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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