Efficacy Study of a Ginger and Cardamom Gelatin for Xerostomy in Terminally Ill Patients

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

32

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

April 30, 2013

Primary Completion Date

January 31, 2014

Conditions
XerostomiaSalivary Gland DiseasesMouth Diseases
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Cardamom, ginger and orange juice gelatin

Patients will receive the recipe of the gelatin, with detailed instructions to prepare it at home, and the necessary ingredients for the gelatin. If necessary, they will be helped in the preparation of an initial batch that should last for one week of treatment. Patients will be instructed to consume the gelatin candy as necessary to alleviate the dry mouth sensation

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Camomile infusion with lemon juice

Patients will receive instructions to prepare the infusion at home, and the necessary ingredients. Patients will be instructed to ingest the infusion as necessary to alleviate the dry mouth sensation.

Trial Locations (1)

Unknown

MUTUAM, Barcelona

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

Mutuam

OTHER

lead

Fundacio Salut i Envelliment UAB

OTHER

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