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Study of Non-invasive Acupuncture-like Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (Altens) to Help Alleviate Xerostomia After Radiation Therapy for Cancers of the Head and Neck

NCT04805528 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 75

Last updated 2025-09-11

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Summary

The purpose of this study would like to learn if acupuncture-like electrical therapy can be used in patients with head and neck cancer who have had radiation treatment to treat dry mouth.

Conditions

Interventions

RADIATION

Acupuncture-Like Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation (ALTENS)

Twice weekly ALTENS therapy for 12 weeks

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Rochester

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-03-10
Primary Completion
2028-05-31
Completion
2028-05-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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Diseases

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