Clinical Trial: Efficacy of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Patients With Xerostomia (ETENX)
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: Xerostomia
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Analysis of the Efficacy of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in Patients With Xerostomia
Brief Summary:
Saliva is a complex fluid with essential functions in the oral cavity, such as lubricating tissues, protecting against microorganisms, and facilitating processes like chewing, swallowing, and speaking.Xerostomia, defined as the subjective sensation of dry mouth, is commonly associated with reduced salivary flow, which can lead to intraoral and extraoral complications, including dental caries, periodontal disease, infections, and functional difficulties like chewing, speaking, and swallowing.Current treatments for…
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