Efficacy and safety of an intraoral electrostimulation device for xerostomia relief: A multicenter randomized trialShow others and affiliations
2011 (English)In: Arthritis and Rheumatism, ISSN 0004-3591, E-ISSN 1529-0131, Vol. 63, no 1, p. 180-190Article in journal (Refereed)
Abstract [en]
Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the efficacy in treating xerostomia
and the safety of an intraoral electrostimulation device, containing stimulating
electrodes, an electronic circuit and a power source. The device delivers
electrostimulation through the oral mucosa to the lingual nerve, in order to enhance the
salivary reflex.
Methods: The device was tested on a sample of patients with xerostomia due to Sjögren’s
syndrome and other sicca conditions in a prospective randomized multi-center trial consisting
of two stages: (I) a double blind, cross-over designed stage to compare the effects of the
electrically “active” device with the “sham” device, both used for one month, and (II) a 3-
month open label stage to assess the long-term influence of the “active” device. Improvement
of xerostomia severity from baseline was the primary outcome.
Results: A total of 114 subjects were randomized. In Stage I, “active” device performed better
than “sham” for patient-reported xerostomia severity (p<0.002), xerostomia frequency
(p<0.05), quality of life impairment (p<0.01) and swallowing difficulty (p<0.02). At the end
of Stage II, statistically significant improvements were verified for patient-reported
xerostomia severity (p<0.0001), xerostomia frequency (p<0.0001), oral discomfort (p<0.001),
speech difficulty (p<0.02) and sleeping difficulty (p<0.001), and for resting salivary flow-rate
(p<0.01).
Conclusion: Daily use of the device alleviated oral dryness, discomfort and some
complications of xerostomia, such as speech and sleeping difficulties, and increased salivary
output. The results show a cumulative positive effect of the device over the period of the
study, from baseline to the trial’s end.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2011. Vol. 63, no 1, p. 180-190
Keywords [en]
xerostomia, dry mouth, salivary gland hypofunction, saliva, electrical stimulation, electrostimulation, Sjögren’s syndrome
National Category
Dentistry
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:mau:diva-6496DOI: 10.1002/art.27766ISI: 000285934100021PubMedID: 20882668Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-78649889095Local ID: 10735OAI: oai:DiVA.org:mau-6496DiVA, id: diva2:1403439
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