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ALTENS for Dry Mouth in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

Q: How many participants are presently part of this research endeavor?

<p>Affirmative. Data available on clinicaltrials.gov attests that this medical trial, which was first made public on March 10th 2022, is actively searching for participants. A total of 75 patients will be accepted across a single site.</p>

Q: Is recruitment for this experiment currently underway?

<p>Affirmative. According to the information found on clinicaltrials.gov, this study is still recruiting for participants at one location. The initial posting dates back to March 10th 2022 and was last modified on June 7th 2022; 75 recruits are needed in total.</p>

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Research Sponsored by University of Rochester

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Minimum of 3 months post initial curative therapy with no evidence of active disease by standard of care surveillance scans for said disease site

Previous radiation to the head and neck with a dose > 50 Gy

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 6 months

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is to study if acupuncture-like electrical therapy can help with dry mouth in patients who have had radiation treatment for head and neck cancer.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults over 18 with dry mouth after radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. They must be at least 3 months post-treatment, without active cancer, and able to attend a 12-week ALTENS therapy program. It's not suitable for those with recent severe heart issues, implanted electronic devices, or who are pregnant.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests if acupuncture-like electrical stimulation (ALTENS) can relieve dry mouth in patients who've undergone radiation for head and neck cancers. Participants will receive ALTENS therapy over a period of 12 weeks to evaluate its effectiveness.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

While the side effects of ALTENS aren't detailed here, similar treatments may cause mild discomfort or skin irritation at the site of electrode placement. Serious side effects are rare but could include aggravation of existing symptoms.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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It's been over 3 months since my last treatment and my scans show no active cancer.

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I have received radiation treatment to my head or neck area with a dose over 50 Gy.

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I do not have any active cancer in my head or neck area.

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I am older than 18 years.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 6 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~6 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Number of patients with a mean parotid dose > 25 Gy have an improvement on the XeQoL questionnaire that is significantly different than those with a mean dose < 25 Gy

Secondary outcome measures

Incidence of Treatment-Related Adverse Events [Safety and Tolerability]

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Experimental: Acupuncture-Like Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation (ALTENS) TherapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Six (6) small electrodes will be placed on specific points of the body using adhesive pads. These electrodes are connected to the ALTENS device, which will send controlled, low-level electrical impulses through the skin and into the tissue underneath.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of RochesterLead Sponsor

837 Previous Clinical Trials

518,077 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Acupuncture-Like Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation (ALTENS) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04805528 — N/A

Head and Neck Cancers Research Study Groups: Experimental: Acupuncture-Like Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation (ALTENS) Therapy

Head and Neck Cancers Clinical Trial 2023: Acupuncture-Like Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation (ALTENS) Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04805528 — N/A

Acupuncture-Like Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation (ALTENS) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04805528 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How many participants are presently part of this research endeavor?

"Affirmative. Data available on clinicaltrials.gov attests that this medical trial, which was first made public on March 10th 2022, is actively searching for participants. A total of 75 patients will be accepted across a single site."

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Is recruitment for this experiment currently underway?

"Affirmative. According to the information found on clinicaltrials.gov, this study is still recruiting for participants at one location. The initial posting dates back to March 10th 2022 and was last modified on June 7th 2022; 75 recruits are needed in total."

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Recent research and studies

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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

Michael Cummings 2022. "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". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04805528.