Efficacy of Novel Edible Gel-based Artificial Saliva in Cancer Patients

Efficacy Study of Novel Edible Gel-based Artificial Saliva in Xerostomic Cancer Patients

The purpose of this study is to determine whether continuous use of edible, gel-based artificial saliva in cancer patients with dry mouth problems will reduce signs and symptoms of dry mouth and improve quality of patients' saliva.

Inclusion Criteria:

• cancer patients who receive/ had received radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy and have dry mouth problems

Exclusion Criteria:

• mucositis more than grade 1
• cannot perform oral intake of gel-based artificial saliva eg. aspirate