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Simple chat with nurse could soothe dry mouth for the frail

NCT ID NCT05964959

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

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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

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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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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

70 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2023

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older; * life-limiting condition or frailty (definition from Kwaliteitskader Palliatieve Zorg Nederland (IKNL/Palliactief, 2017)), * experience the complaint dry mouth ≥ 5 on an 11 point numerical rating scale (ranging from 0=no dry mouth to 10=worst dry mouth ever); * fulfil the Surprise Question (SQ): 'Would I be surprised if my patient dies within the year? (no) Exclusion Criteria: * life expectancy less than 4 weeks; * previous medical history of radiotherapy to the salivary glands or Sjogren's syndrome; * a cognitive inability to understand and participate in an educational program (assessed by a member of the regular care team, either doctor or nurse)

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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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