Trial of Acupuncture for Radiation-Induced Xerostomia in Head and Neck Cancer

Major Program
Supportive Care and Symptom Management
NCI Community Oncology Research Program
Research Group
Community Oncology and Prevention Trials
Sponsor
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Status
Completed
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
For more information, see ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01141231
This study is being done to find out what effects, good and/or bad, acupuncture has on
participants and their xerostomia caused by radiation therapy for the treatment of the
cancer.
Intervention
Standard Oral Hygiene, Standard Oral Hygiene + Sham Acupuncture, Standard Oral Hygiene + True Acupuncture
Condition
Radiation-Induced Xerostomia, Head and Neck Cancer, Radiation Toxicity, Oral Complications of Chemotherapy and Head/Neck Radiation
Investigators
Suzanne C Danhauer, PhD

See list of participating sites