Effects of gustatory stimulants of salivary secretion on the pH and stimulation of saliva of patients with head and neck cancer after radiotherapy

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Dental erosion in patients with head and neck cancer after radiotherapy; Oral Health; Erosion of teeth

• Registration Number: ISRCTN15985810
• Lead Sponsor: Dentaid (Spain)

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2012-03-29
• Last Update Posted: 17 October 2016

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

1. Participants (both males and females) above 18 years
2. Patients after head and neck radiotherapy
3. An unstimulated whole saliva flow less than 0.1 mL/min
4. A stimulated whole saliva flow greater than 0.2 mL/min

Exclusion Criteria

1. Pregnant
2. Does not meet inclusion criteria

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified