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Neurological Effects of Acupuncture to Prevent Radiation-induced Xerostomia
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Questionnaires, Acupuncture, and 1 other intervention for Head and Neck Cancer. Completed, enrolled 30 participants across 2 sites in 2 countries.
Detailed Summary
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn which areas of the brain respond to acupuncture that is designed to prevent xerostomia (dry mouth) in patients with head and neck cancer. Researchers also want to learn if acupuncture can help prevent dry mouth and improve patient quality of life.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
At each acupuncture session, 3 questionnaires completed before each session that ask about dry mouth, any other symptoms, and treatment expectations. It should take about 5 minutes total to complete these questionnaires. Participants also complete another brief questionnaire about dry mouth after each session. It should take about 1 minute to complete this questionnaire.
Acupuncture treatments given within 3 to 7 days of each other during Weeks 3-5 of regularly scheduled radiotherapy visits. It should take about 20 minutes to complete the acupuncture session each time.
Participants have an EEG at each acupuncture treatment. EEG recorded 5 minutes before acupuncture, during acupuncture, and for 5 minutes after acupuncture. Total visit time will last about 45-60 minutes.