Effect of Moisturizing Gel Balls in Dry Mouth Patients

Efficacy of Moisturizing Gel Balls in Dry Mouth Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20250731015

Enrollment

Registered

2025-07-31

Start date

2024-09-02

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Dry Mouth Patients Xerostomia, Hyposalivation

Interventions

Liquid artificial saliva used for moisturizing property.,The gel balls can help to reduce the need to wake up at night to relieve dryness, easier and more discreet use during meals, and overall prefer

Experimental Drug,Experimental Drug

Artificial saliva (Dental hospital, Prince of Songkla University) ,Moisturizing gel balls

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

20 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. 20 years old and older 2. Moderate to severe dry mouth 3. Not allergic to xanthan gum 4. Able to eat by mouth 5. Not using other saliva substitutes ( stop more than 2 weeks)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Unable to consume the product continuously 2. Use of other saliva substitutes ( during participation)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Subjective dry mouth before and (1-3 days) after fininishing using the products Shortening the Xerostomia Inventory,Objective dry mouth before and (1-3 days) after fininishing using the products Clinical Oral Dryness Score (The Challacombe Scale),Xerostomia-related Quality of Life scale (XeQoLs) before and (1-3 days) after fininishing using the products (Thai version) Modified questionnaire from Xerostomia-related Quality of Life scale (XeQoLs) ,Product satisfaction after using the products Questionnaire (VAS)	—

Measure

Time frame

Subjective dry mouth before and (1-3 days) after fininishing using the products Shortening the Xerostomia Inventory,Objective dry mouth before and (1-3 days) after fininishing using the products Clinical Oral Dryness Score (The Challacombe Scale),Xerostomia-related Quality of Life scale (XeQoLs) before and (1-3 days) after fininishing using the products (Thai version) Modified questionnaire from Xerostomia-related Quality of Life scale (XeQoLs) ,Product satisfaction after using the products Questionnaire (VAS)

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Oral mucositis before and (1-3 days) after fininishing using the products Oral Mucositis Scale (World Health Organization)	—

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactAngkana Thearmontree

Prince of Songkla University

angkana.dent@gmail.com0869620253

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026