Acupuncture for Prevention and Treatment of Oral-related Complications Caused by Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer
A study on the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for the prevention and treatment of oral-related complications caused by radiotherapy for head and neck malignant tumors
- EligibilityCriteria: Inclusion Criteria:  Patients diagnosed with malignant tumors of the head and neck without metastasis Age ≥18, ≤80 years old ZPS score ≤2 Receiving radiotherapy alone or concurrent radiotherapy with a radiation dose of >50 Gy, including at least one parotid gland Judged to be able to receive acupuncture treatment, with all needle positions identified as accessible Signed informed consent form  Exclusion Criteria:  History of dry mouth, Sjogren's syndrome, or other underlying systemic condition known to cause dry mouth Suspected or confirmed physical closure of both salivary gland ducts Have a phobia of needles or prohibit the use of acupuncture at any acupuncture points Have a history of head and neck radiotherapy Have contraindications to acupuncture, including but not limited to bleeding disorders, having skin infections, ulcers or frequent infections Have taken any medications or herbs within the past 30 days that may affect salivary function, plan to or eventually take such substances during the study period Poor oral hygiene or severe periodontitis Poor compliance Other patients who, in the opinion of the investigator, are not suitable for participation in this study - HealthyVolunteers: No - Gender: All - MinimumAge: 18 Years - MaximumAge: 80 Years - StdAgeList: Adult, Older Adult