A comparison of bethanechol chloride and artificial saliva in the management of xerostomia in patients with cancer

ISRCTN ISRCTN83877765
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN83877765
Protocol serial number N0264120257
Sponsor Department of Health
Funder United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust (UK)
Submission date
30/09/2004
Registration date
30/09/2004
Last edited
16/12/2014
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Digestive System
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Dr A N T Davies
Scientific

Level 1, The Old Building
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Malborough Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
United Kingdom

Study information

Primary study designInterventional
Study designRandomised controlled trial
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Scientific titleA comparison of bethanechol chloride and artificial saliva in the management of xerostomia in patients with cancer
Study objectivesTo compare the efficacy of bethanechol chloride and Saliva Orthana in the management of xerostomia in patients with advanced cancer
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedDigestive System: Xerostomia
InterventionParticipants will be randomised to one week's treatment with:
1. Bethanechol chloride or
2. Saliva Orthana
Intervention typeDrug
PhaseNot Specified
Drug / device / biological / vaccine name(s)Bethanechol chloride, Saliva Orthana
Primary outcome measure(s)Not provided at time of registration
Key secondary outcome measure(s)Not provided at time of registration
Completion date30/04/2005

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
Lower age limit18 Years
SexAll
Target sample size at registration54
Key inclusion criteria54 patients >18 years advanced cancer, xerostomia Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) status 0-3
Key exclusion criteriaNot provided at time of registration
Date of first enrolment01/10/2002
Date of final enrolment30/04/2005

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • United Kingdom
  • England

Study participating centre

Bristol Royal Infirmary
Bristol
BS2 8HW
United Kingdom

Results and Publications

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan