Effect of True and Sham Acupuncture on Radiation-Induced Xerostomia Among Patients With Head and Neck Cancer

This randomized clinical trial examines the efficacy of true or sham acupuncture vs standard care in the treatment of radiation-induced xerostomia among patients in the United States and China.

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