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Trial of Acupuncture for Radiation-Induced Xerostomia in Head and Neck Cancer

Major Program

Supportive Care and Symptom Management

NCI Community Oncology Research Program

Research Group

Community Oncology and Prevention Trials

Status

Completed

NCT ID

NCT01141231

This study is being done to find out what effects, good and/or bad, acupuncture has on
participants and their xerostomia caused by radiation therapy for the treatment of the
cancer.

Intervention

Standard Oral Hygiene, Standard Oral Hygiene + Sham Acupuncture, Standard Oral Hygiene + True Acupuncture

Condition

Radiation-Induced Xerostomia, Head and Neck Cancer, Radiation Toxicity, Oral Complications of Chemotherapy and Head/Neck Radiation

Investigators

Suzanne C Danhauer, PhD

See list of participating sites