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Acupuncture vs Placebo / no treatment / another active non-systemic treatment (e.g. topical salivary stimulant): Duration of effectiveness
- Population
- People seeking treatment for symptoms of dry mouth (xerostomia) due to any cause (e.g. haemodialysis, hormonal disorders such as diabetes, autoimmune conditions such as Sjogren's Syndrome/SLE/rheumatoid arthritis, immune disorders, radiotherapy, or medications)
- Intervention
- Acupuncture
- Comparison
- Placebo / no treatment / another active non-systemic treatment (e.g. topical salivary stimulant)
- Outcome
- Duration of effectiveness
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