Journal article
Phase II Randomized Trial of Acupuncture-Like Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation to Prevent Radiation-Induced Xerostomia in Head and Neck Cancer Patients.
Abstract
Current evidence indicates that acupuncture-like transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (ALTENS) can provide sustained benefit for established radiation-induced xerostomia (RIX) symptoms. This is further being evaluated by comparing it with standard treatment (pilocarpine) in a randomized controlled trial. This report studies the potential effectiveness of xerostomia prevention using ALTENS delivered concomitantly with radiotherapy …
Authors
Wong RK; Sagar SM; Chen BJ; Yi GY; Cook R
Journal
Journal of the Society for Integrative Oncology, Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 35–42
Publication Date
2010
ISSN
1715-894X