Clinical Trial

Controlled Trial Of Acupuncture To Prevent Radiation-Induced Xerostomia

Active, Not Recruiting Phase 3
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Summary
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. This study will determine if one acupuncture treatment approach is more effective than another. Dry mouth is a common problem among cancer patients who have received radiation treatment to the head and neck.
Protocol Amendment History 30 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 30 times since 2010-12-22; most recent amendment 2026-04-13.
Status change: Recruiting → Active, Not Recruiting 2015-09-18
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting 2011-12-09
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT01266044
Lead Sponsor M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Collaborators: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Conditions Head And Neck Cancer
Enrollment 435 participants
Start Date 2011-12-09
Primary Completion 2026-12-31 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-04-16