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xerostomia develops in all patients with head and neck cancer following radiotherapy. it consists one of the main side effects which affects quality of life. currently, there is no standard of care for treating this condition. parasympathomimetic drugs may help but carry significant side effects.
hypnosis may affect autonomic function such as salivation, in healthy people.in this study we will explore the efficacy of hypnosis in improving salivation, in the patient population.
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10 head and neck cancer patients with xerostomia following radiotherapy will be assessed for severity of xerostomia using questionnares and quantitative salivation tests. patients responsive to citric acid will receive a hypnotic session with specific suggestion for salivation. saliva volume will be assessed pre and post hypnosis. patients will receive a CD with recorded hypnotic session to use freely at home. xerostomia will be assessed using a questionnare one week following hypnosis.
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elad schiff; gorge mogilner
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