Phase 2 Study of Hypnosis for Treating Xerostomia Following Radiotherapy in Head & Neck Cancer Patients
10 head and neck cancer patients with xerostomia following radiotherapy will be assessed for
severity of xerostomia using questionnares and quantitative salivation tests. patients
responsive to citric acid will receive a hypnotic session with specific suggestion for
salivation. saliva volume will be assessed pre and post hypnosis. patients will receive a CD
with recorded hypnotic session to use freely at home. xerostomia will be assessed using a
questionnare one week following hypnosis.
Interventional
Allocation: Non-Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Bio-availability Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
salivaa volume
Elad Schiff
Principal Investigator
Bnai Zion MC
Israel: Ministry of Health
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NCT00408759
November 2006
December 2006
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