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Efficacy of hyaluronic nanogel spray in the treatment of dry mouth: A randomized crossover study

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Dry mouth patients
Xerostomia, Hyposalivation, Drymouth, HA-pNIPAM, nanogel, Saliva substitute
Registration Number
TCTR20240608007
Lead Sponsor
Graduate school Chulalongkorn University
Brief Summary

Twenty-nine patients completed the study. After using the Hy-N and Biotene spray for 1 week, the mean unstimulated salivary flow rate increased. This difference was found to be significant between baseline and post-spray usage. The total XQ score also decreased after using Hy-N, Biotene, and placebo spray. There were significantly different from baseline.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
29
Inclusion Criteria

1.The patients aged 18 years or older
2.Patients who reported feeling uncomfortable due to dry mouth
3.Ability to understand and communicate in writing or speaking

Exclusion Criteria

1. Smoker (smoke greater than or equal to 15 cigarettes/day)
2. Alcohol drinker four drinks of alcohol/day
3. Usage of drugs that stimulate saliva flow (pilocarpine and cevimeline)
4. Burning mouth syndrome patients
5. Oral infection condition
6. Refusal to give informed consent

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
saliva flow rate and pH of saliva 7 days after used intervention Weight of unstimulated saliva flow rate for 5 minutes.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Xerostomia questionnaire 7 days after used intervention and 3 days washout period questionnaire
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