Controlled Trial Of Acupuncture To Prevent Radiation-Induced Xerostomia

Major Program
Supportive Care and Symptom Management
Research Group
Community Oncology and Prevention Trials
Sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Status
Active, not recruiting
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
For more information, see ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01266044
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if acupuncture can help to prevent xerostomia (dry mouth) and improve the quality of life in patients who receive radiation treatment to the head and neck. This study will determine if one acupuncture treatment approach is more effective than another. Dry mouth is a common problem among cancer patients who have received radiation treatment to the head and neck.
Intervention
Acupuncture - Group 1, Acupuncture - Group 2, Standard Care, Questionnaire
Condition
Head And Neck Cancer
Investigators
Lorenzo Cohen, PHD

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