The purpose of this study is to determine whether continuous use of edible, gel-based artificial saliva in cancer patients with dry mouth problems will reduce signs and symptoms of dry mouth and improve quality of patients' saliva.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
25
Gel-based artificial saliva is an edible non-nutritious gel intended to relieve dry mouth. Taking orally 1-2 teaspoon each time, 5 times / day (30-50 ml/ day) for four weeks.
Mahavachiralongkorn cancer hospital
Pathum Thani, Changwat Pathum Thani, Thailand
Changes in subjective dry mouth score
The outcome measure (subjective dry mouth score) will be measured before and 2 and 4 weeks after continuous usage of edible gel-based artificial saliva (30-50 ml/day for at least 5 days per week)
Time frame: baseline, 2 weeks and 4 weeks after intervention
Changes in objective dry mouth score
The outcome measure will be measured before and 2 and 4 weeks after continuous usage of edible gel-based artificial saliva (30-50 ml/day for at least 5 days per week)
Time frame: Baseline, 2 week and 4 weeks after the start date
Changes in salivary pH
The outcome measure will be measured before and 2 and 4 weeks after continuous usage of edible gel-based artificial saliva (30-50 ml/day for at least 5 days per week)
Time frame: Baseline, 2 weeks and 4 weeks after the start date
Changes in salivary buffering capacity
The outcome measure will be measured before and 2 and 4 weeks after continuous usage of edible gel-based artificial saliva (30-50 ml/day for at least 5 days per week)
Time frame: Baseline, 2 weeks and 4 weeks after the start date
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