Xerostomia clinical trials
The registry lists 286 studies for Xerostomia across more than 10 countries. 51 are recruiting or about to start. 153 of them are mainly about Xerostomia (how this is decided). Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-11-02. Counting its narrower condition Sjogren's Syndrome too: 573 studies, 140 open.
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Who runs them
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) (12) · Ain Shams University (9) · Roxane Laboratories (6) · M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (5) · Rigshospitalet, Denmark (5) · University of Nove de Julho (5) · University of Wisconsin, Madison (4) · Hadassah Medical Organization (3)
What is being tested here
Drugs under test in Xerostomia studies, those with the most open studies first. Medicines only given beside them are not counted. How drugs are counted
| Drug | Open | Phase 3 | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilocarpine | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| Tofacitinib | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Cisplatin | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Hydroxychloroquine | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Leflunomide | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mycophenolic Acid | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Hibiscus sabdariffa | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cevimeline | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Cetoquagene parvec | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rebamipide | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Drug classes tested here Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) 1 open
Coming up
Studies recruiting or running, from their records. “Main data collection” ends at the primary completion date, the sponsor’s own estimate, which often moves.
The 10 nearest, phase 3 first
- Dec 2026Controlled Trial Of Acupuncture To Prevent Radiation-Induced Xerostomia · Phase 3 · M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
- Nov 2026Does Hyaluronic Acid Help Relieve Dry Mouth? · University of Barcelona
- Nov 2026Burning Mouth Syndrome: Effects of Occlusal Splint Therapy · Malmö University
- Dec 2026Effect of the Dietary Supplement to Alleviate Dry Mouth. · Lacer S.A.
- Dec 2026New Functional Ingredient for Oral Care · Access Business Group
- Dec 2026Effects of a 50+ Toothpaste on Halitosis and Oral Comfort in Healthy Adults · University of Pavia
- Dec 2026Screening of Biomarkers and Related Mechanisms for RIX · Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine
- Dec 2026Effect of Enzymatic-Containing Mouth Spray (Oral7®) on Xerostomia Symptoms, Salivary Flow Rate, and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Older Patients · ZAINAB MAT YUDIN
- Dec 2026Ozone Therapy With Biomimetic Oral Care for Cancer-Related Oral Mucositis · University of Pavia
- Dec 2026Acupressure on Xerostomia in Head and Neck Cancer Patients · The University of Hong Kong
Who these studies take
Of the 26 Xerostomia studies recruiting now, 15 (58%) set no upper age limit and 7 (27%) stop at 75 or younger. 2 (8%) take children under 18. 0 (0%) are for women only and 0 (0%) for men only; 5 (19%) take healthy volunteers.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 (4%) | 1 (4%) |
| 18 | 20 (77%) | 20 (77%) |
| 30 | 24 (92%) | 24 (92%) |
| 40 | 24 (92%) | 24 (92%) |
| 50 | 24 (92%) | 24 (92%) |
| 65 | 26 (100%) | 26 (100%) |
| 75 | 22 (85%) | 22 (85%) |
| 85 | 18 (69%) | 18 (69%) |
Across all 286 studies, recruiting or not: 23% stop at 75 or younger and 9% at 65; 12% take children; 4% are for women only and 0% for men only; 20% take healthy volunteers. From each study’s registry entry; the criteria on its page decide.
How long Xerostomia studies take
Of 101 interventional studies with no phase under Xerostomia, half reached primary completion within 13 months of starting, counting those still running.
| Start to primary completion | Every sponsor | Industry | Non-industry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interventional, no phase | 13 mo4–33 · 101 studies | — | 16 mo7–33 · 85 studies |
Each figure is the month by which half the studies had reached primary completion, with the range in which the middle half did. Studies still running count until their last registry update; studies that stopped early are left out. Phase 1 includes early phase 1; observational means prospective or not stated, as retrospective and cross-sectional studies date a window of data rather than a study. How these figures are worked out
Studies
Recruiting first, then most recently updated. Showing 50 of 286. Browse all 286 → or search them.
- Safety of Tofacitinib, an Oral Janus Kinase Inhibitor, in Primary Sjogren DiseaseRecruitingNCT07281456Phase 21 country
- Study of Circular RNA Treatment in Patients With Radiation Induced Xerostomia-1RecruitingNCT06714253Phase 1/21 country
- Characterization of Diseases With Salivary Gland InvolvementRecruitingNCT023278841 country
- Oral Health Intervention in Adult Primary CareRecruitingNCT06555029Not applicable1 country
- Effectiveness of an Oral Exercise Program for Xerostomia in Patients With Sjögren DiseaseNot yet recruitingNCT07864987Not applicable
- Effect of the Dietary Supplement to Alleviate Dry Mouth.Not yet recruitingNCT07847840Not applicable1 country
- Exosome and Mesenchymal Stem Cell Treatment for Salivary Gland Dysfunction in Primary Sjögren SyndromeNot yet recruitingNCT07838454Phase 21 country
- Photobiomodulation Therapy Plus M-health in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: LAXER StudyRecruitingNCT05106608Not applicable1 country
- Effects of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists on Saliva and Oral HealthNot yet recruitingNCT078182261 country
- Screening of Biomarkers and Related Mechanisms for RIXRecruitingNCT071703581 country
- Effects of a 50+ Toothpaste on Halitosis and Oral Comfort in Healthy AdultsNot yet recruitingNCT07780474Not applicable1 country
- Dose-Escalation Trial of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Patients With Medical XerostomiaRecruitingNCT06392711Phase 11 country
- New Functional Ingredient for Oral CareNot yet recruitingNCT07771907Not applicable1 country
- d-Limonene +Radiation +PlatinumBasedChemo for Xerostomia Prevention in LocallyAdvanced HNSCCRecruitingNCT04392622Phase 11 country
- Foot Reflexology and Ta-VNS for Symptom Management in Head and Neck Cancer During CCRTRecruitingNCT07711626Not applicable1 country
- Salivary Gland Massage and Olfactory Stimulation for Relieving Feeding Difficulty and Triggering Oral Intake Among People With DementiaEnrolling by invitationNCT07678515Not applicable1 country
- Evaluating the Optimal Timing of Acupuncture for Managing Chemoradiation-induced Xerostomia in Patients With Head and Neck CancersNot yet recruitingNCT07674706Not applicable1 country
- Effect of Enzymatic-Containing Mouth Spray (Oral7®) on Xerostomia Symptoms, Salivary Flow Rate, and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Older PatientsRecruitingNCT06984848Not applicable1 country
- Application of Neuro-electrostimulation as a Treatment for Patients With Dry MouthRecruitingNCT07593495Not applicable1 country
- Does Hyaluronic Acid Help Relieve Dry Mouth?RecruitingNCT07594184Not applicable1 country
- The Effect of Ozone on Salivary Flow in Patients With Xerostomia and Hyposalivation After Radiotherapy (OZONEXEROSTOMI)Not yet recruitingNCT07571356Not applicable
- Sialendoscopy Versus Photobiomodulation in Prevention of Radiation Induced XerostomiaRecruitingNCT07476209Not applicable1 country
- Ozone Therapy With Biomimetic Oral Care for Cancer-Related Oral MucositisRecruitingNCT07491536Not applicable1 country
- A Study Evaluating the Contribution of Non-Coplanar Beam Arrangement in Reducing Toxicity in Radiotherapy for Upper Aerodigestive Tract CancersNot yet recruitingNCT07413627Not applicable1 country
- Burning Mouth Syndrome: Effects of Occlusal Splint TherapyNot yet recruitingNCT07344909Not applicable1 country
- Hyaluronic Acid in the Treatment of HyposalivationEnrolling by invitationNCT07309588Phase 1/21 country
- Repeated Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy for Radiation-Induced Hyposalivation and Xerostomia in Head and Neck Cancer SurvivorsNot yet recruitingNCT07290946Phase 2
- Study of Non-invasive Acupuncture-like Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (Altens) to Help Alleviate Xerostomia After Radiation Therapy for Cancers of the Head and NeckRecruitingNCT04805528Not applicable1 country
- A Randomized Controlled Trial of Spermidine for the Prevention of Radiation-Induced Xerostomia in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (Including Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma)RecruitingNCT07035626Phase 1/21 country
- Acupressure on Xerostomia in Head and Neck Cancer PatientsRecruitingNCT06465628Not applicable1 country
- Effects of Methods on Dry Mouth After Septoplasty SurgeryNot yet recruitingNCT06900621Not applicable1 country
- The Effects of Using Augmented Reality (AR) System to Train Foreign Care Workers.RecruitingNCT05938166Not applicable1 country
- Intraglandular Treatment with Adipose-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Patients with Xerostomia Due to Sjögren's DiseaseRecruitingNCT06805448Phase 1/21 country
- Prospective Study on Monitoring Parotid Gland Injury After Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Tumors Using Multimodal RadiomicsNot yet recruitingNCT06792526
- Monitoring Salivary Gland Injury in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Patients After Radiotherapy Using Multi-Modal RadiomicsNot yet recruitingNCT06751381
- New Clinical End-points in Patients With Primary Sjögren's SyndromeRecruitingNCT05113004Phase 21 country
- Efficacy of the Vacucis Candida® AutovaccineNot yet recruitingNCT05289375Not applicable1 country
- An Investigation Into Taste Problems Associated With Xerostomia in Patients With Advanced CancerRecruitingNCT062872941 country
- Diagnostic Interest of the Buccal Schirmer Test in Xerostomia During Sjögren's Syndrome: XERODIAGNot yet recruitingNCT06530940
- Artificial Saliva Containing Cumin and Ginger Extract in Hemodialysis Patients With XerostomiaNot yet recruitingNCT06476223Not applicable
- Artificial Saliva Containing Cumin and Ginger Extract in Head and Neck Cancer Patients With XerostomiaNot yet recruitingNCT05872464Not applicable
- Therapy-Associated Saliva and Taste Change Evaluation (TASTE) in Head & Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing RadiotherapyRecruitingNCT064447761 country
- Management of Radiotherapy-related Xerostomia With Green Tea and PeppermintRecruitingNCT06414161Not applicable1 country
- The Efficacy of Hibiscus Sabdariffa in XerostomiaRecruitingNCT06413550Not applicable1 country
- The Effect of Intervention About Dry Mouth and Thirst in Patients With Endotracheal TubeNot yet recruitingNCT06412627Not applicable1 country
- Xerostomia-optimised IMRT Versus Standard IMRT in NPCRecruitingNCT06282497Not applicable1 country
- EVADRY® in the Treatment of Xerostomia in Sjögren's SyndromeNot yet recruitingNCT06313905Not applicable
- Safety and Potential Effect of Innovative Cell-based Therapy Using Adipose-derived Stromal Vascular Fraction in Patients With Autoimmune XerostomiaNot yet recruitingNCT05857358Phase 1/2
- Treatment of Post-radiation Xerostomia With Allogeneic Mesenchymal Stromal Stem CellsNot yet recruitingNCT06012604Phase 11 country
- Interest of the Sialendoscopy Associated With a Local Injection of Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Radio-induced Xerostomia in Comparison With the Hygiene RulesRecruitingNCT04584164Not applicable1 country