Clinical trials: Xerostomia
Healthy Volunteer, Sjogren's Syndrome
Characterization of Diseases With Salivary Gland Involvement
Background: Salivary glands in and around the mouth and throat make saliva. Salivary gland disorders can affect a person s quality of life.
- Conditions
- Healthy Volunteer, Sjogren's Syndrome, Salivary Gland Disease
- Trial name
- NCT02327884
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Dental Caries, Dry Mouth
Oral Health Intervention in Adult Primary Care
This study is a Stage III cRCT to test the efficacy of multi-level interventions at the practice- and provider-level to address low dental utilization (attendance) among Medicaid-enrolled older adults 55 years or older attending…
- Conditions
- Dental Caries, Dry Mouth, Periodontal Diseases, Bleeding Gum
- Trial name
- NCT06555029
- Testing
- EHR Changes, Medical Staff EHR Training, Clinician CSM theory-based didactic education and skills training, Standard ADA Oral Health Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 929 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Western Reserve University
Head and Neck Cancer (H&N), Oral Mucositis (Ulcerative) Due to Radiation
Oral Care Program for Mouth Side Effects During Head and Neck Radiation Therapy
People having radiation therapy to the head and neck often develop painful mouth problems - mouth sores, dry mouth, mouth pain, trouble eating and drinking, and changes in taste.
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer (H&N), Oral Mucositis (Ulcerative) Due to Radiation, Stomatitis (Oral Mucositis), Xerostomia Due to Radiotherapy
- Trial name
- OSEM (NCT07885033)
- Testing
- ORAL CARE PRODUCT KIT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- UNCANCER LLC
Sjogren's Syndrome
Safety of Tofacitinib, an Oral Janus Kinase Inhibitor, in Primary Sjogren Disease
Background: Sjogren disease is an autoimmune disease - that is, a disease that causes the body's immune system to attack its own organs and tissues. Sjogren disease can affect the kidneys, lungs, or other organs.
- Trial name
- NCT07281456
- Testing
- Tofacitinib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Sjogren Syndrome
Effectiveness of an Oral Exercise Program for Xerostomia in Patients With Sjögren Disease
Sjögren disease (SjD) is a chronic autoimmune disease in which salivary gland dysfunction commonly causes persistent dry mouth (xerostomia).
- Trial name
- NCT07864987
- Testing
- Oral exercise
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Nazli Elif Nacar
Head And Neck Cancer
Controlled Trial Of Acupuncture To Prevent Radiation-Induced Xerostomia
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.
- Trial name
- NCT01266044
- Testing
- Acupuncture - Group 1, Acupuncture - Group 2, Standard Care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, China
- Volunteers
- 435 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Xerostomia
Effect of the Dietary Supplement to Alleviate Dry Mouth.
The goal of this study is to learn if dietary supplement works to improve dry mouth in adults. The main question it aims to answer is: Does dietary supplement reduce dry mouth sensation in subjects with dry mouth? Participants…
- Trial name
- NCT07847840
- Testing
- Dietary Supplement
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Lacer S.A.
Sjogren Syndrome, Xerostomia
Exosome and Mesenchymal Stem Cell Treatment for Salivary Gland Dysfunction in Primary Sjögren Syndrome
This study will evaluate the effects of exosome and mesenchymal stem cell injections into the submandibular glands of adults with primary Sjögren syndrome and salivary gland dysfunction or dry mouth.
- Conditions
- Sjogren Syndrome, Xerostomia, Exosome
- Trial name
- NCT07838454
- Testing
- exosomes derived from human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells, Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSC)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Banu Erkal
Radiation-Induced Xerostomia and Hyposalivation
Study of Circular RNA Treatment in Patients With Radiation Induced Xerostomia-1
This is a first-in-human clinical study to evaluate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of RXRG001 administered in the ducts of the parotid glands in adult patients with radiation-induced xerostomia (dry mouth) and…
- Trial name
- SPRINX-1 (NCT06714253)
- Testing
- RXRG001
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- RiboX Therapeutics Ltd.
Head and Neck Cancer, Head and Neck Neoplasms
Photobiomodulation Therapy Plus M-health in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: LAXER Study
The Photobiomodulation therapy could have positive effects on quality of life and oral health in head and neck cancer survivors post-radiotherapy. The improvement in quality of life will be maintained after a follow-up period.
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Head and Neck Neoplasms, Xerostomia
- Trial name
- LAXER (NCT05106608)
- Testing
- Energy density photobiomodulation (7.5), Energy density photobiomodulation (3)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Granada
Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity & Overweight
Effects of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists on Saliva and Oral Health
This study aims to evaluate the effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) on salivary parameters and oral health in individuals who will use this medication for the first time due to a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes and/or…
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity & Overweight, Xerostomia, Dental Caries
- Trial name
- NCT07818226
- Testing
- GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Kırıkkale University
Xerostomia Due to Radiotherapy (Disorder)
Screening of Biomarkers and Related Mechanisms for RIX
A large number of patients undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy are suffering from dry mouth. Due to reduced saliva secretion, patients may experience symptoms such as difficulty chewing and swallowing.
- Trial name
- RIX (NCT07170358)
- Testing
- Radiation Therapy
- Where
- 4 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine
Xerostomia, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Intraparenchymal Salivary Gland Corticosteroid Injection to Prevent Radiation-Induced Xerostomia
This study evaluates the feasibility and safety of ultrasound-guided intraglandular dexamethasone (corticosteroid) injections into the salivary glands of patients undergoing radiation therapy for head and neck cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT07802977
- Testing
- Dexamethasone 4mg/mL, Dexamethasone 10mg/mL
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Xerostomia Due to Radiotherapy (Disorder)
Screening of Biomarkers and Related Mechanisms for RIX
A large number of patients undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy are suffering from dry mouth. Due to reduced saliva secretion, patients may experience symptoms such as difficulty chewing and swallowing.
- Trial name
- RIX (NCT06700863)
- Testing
- Radiation Therapy
- Where
- 4 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University
Squamous Cell Head and Neck Cancer, Radiation Induced Xerostomia
Safety of a Single Administration of AAV2hAQP1, an Adeno-Associated Viral Vector Encoding Human Aquaporin-1 to One Parotid Salivary Gland in People With Irradiation-Induced Parotid Salivary Hypofunction
Background: Radiation can cause the parotid salivary glands to make less saliva (dry mouth). This can cause problems like infections and tooth decay. Researchers hope a new drug can help people with dry mouth caused by radiation.
- Conditions
- Squamous Cell Head and Neck Cancer, Radiation Induced Xerostomia, Salivary Hypofunction
- Trial name
- NCT02446249
- Testing
- AAV2hAQP1
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- MeiraGTx, LLC
Oral Malodor (Halitosis), Oral Dryness
Effects of a 50+ Toothpaste on Halitosis and Oral Comfort in Healthy Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare a toothpaste designed for adults aged 50 years and older with a standard toothpaste in orally healthy adults.
- Trial name
- HALI-50PLUS (NCT07780474)
- Testing
- 50+ Toothpaste, Standard Fluoride Toothpaste
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pavia
Xerostomia, Graft-versus-host-disease
Dose-Escalation Trial of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Patients With Medical Xerostomia
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of injecting certain cells produced in bone marrow called mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) into salivary glands.
- Conditions
- Xerostomia, Graft-versus-host-disease, Sjogren's Disease
- Trial name
- NCT06392711
- Testing
- Mesenchymal Stromal Cells (MSC) Dose Level 0, Mesenchymal Stromal Cells (MSC) Dose Level 1
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL)
New Functional Ingredient for Oral Care
The goal of this clinical trial is to find new ingredients for oral care products that can improve gum health. We want to learn if new botanical blends can help reduce gum inflammation, strengthen the gum's natural barrier, and…
- Trial name
- NCT07771907
- Testing
- Botanical A, Botanical B
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Access Business Group
Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulation (tVNS), Parkinson Disease (PD)
Effects of Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Parkinson´s Disease
This study aims to determine whether electrical stimulation of the ear, when combined with physical and speech therapy, can improve symptoms in subjects diagnosed with Parkinson´s disease, by comparing two different application…
- Trial name
- tVNS_PD (NCT07588191)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) of Vagus Nerve, Conventional Physical therapy, Conventional Speech Therapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade da Coruña
Head and Neck Cancer, Xerostomia Due to Radiotherapy
MRI - Guided Adaptive RadioTHerapy for Reducing XerostomiA in Head and Neck Cancer (MARTHA-trial)
Radiotherapy is the main treatment for locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN). Many advances regarding tumor control and patient survival have been made over the past decades.
- Trial name
- MARTHA (NCT03972072)
- Testing
- Pre-defined MR-linac based IGRT and plan adaptation protocol, salivary flow measurements
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Panagiotis Balermpas