Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Improving Xerostomia Among Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.
[BACKGROUND] Xerostomia is highly prevalent among patients with head and neck cancer (HNC).
APA
Cheng X, Wang L, et al. (2026). Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Improving Xerostomia Among Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.. Head & neck, 48(1), 302-316. https://doi.org/10.1002/hed.70100
MLA
Cheng X, et al.. "Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Improving Xerostomia Among Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.." Head & neck, vol. 48, no. 1, 2026, pp. 302-316.
PMID
41261839
Abstract
[BACKGROUND] Xerostomia is highly prevalent among patients with head and neck cancer (HNC). This review aimed to compare the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions (NPIs) for xerostomia among patients with HNC.
[METHODS] We systematically searched nine databases (inception-October 2024) for RCTs assessing the effects of NPIs on xerostomia (self-reported xerostomia, incidence, stimulated/unstimulated salivary flow).
[RESULTS] Forty-six trials (3802 patients) identified 10 arms: multimodal NPIs, herbal medicine, acupuncture, exercise, oral care, devices, health education, supplements, and active/passive controls. At post-intervention, multimodal NPIs (the majority being herbal medicine combined with other therapies) ranked first for self-reported xerostomia, incidence, and unstimulated flow versus other interventions. Herbal medicine ranked second for self-reported and incidence of xerostomia and first for stimulated flow. Though lower-ranked, acupuncture significantly improved all outcomes versus passive controls. Sensitivity analyses showed enhanced acupuncture efficacy with high-dose radiotherapy.
[CONCLUSION] Multimodal NPIs, herbal medicine, and acupuncture are promising for improving xerostomia among patients with HNC.
[METHODS] We systematically searched nine databases (inception-October 2024) for RCTs assessing the effects of NPIs on xerostomia (self-reported xerostomia, incidence, stimulated/unstimulated salivary flow).
[RESULTS] Forty-six trials (3802 patients) identified 10 arms: multimodal NPIs, herbal medicine, acupuncture, exercise, oral care, devices, health education, supplements, and active/passive controls. At post-intervention, multimodal NPIs (the majority being herbal medicine combined with other therapies) ranked first for self-reported xerostomia, incidence, and unstimulated flow versus other interventions. Herbal medicine ranked second for self-reported and incidence of xerostomia and first for stimulated flow. Though lower-ranked, acupuncture significantly improved all outcomes versus passive controls. Sensitivity analyses showed enhanced acupuncture efficacy with high-dose radiotherapy.
[CONCLUSION] Multimodal NPIs, herbal medicine, and acupuncture are promising for improving xerostomia among patients with HNC.
MeSH Terms
Humans; Xerostomia; Head and Neck Neoplasms; Acupuncture Therapy
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