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A phase II clinical trial of a natural formulation containing tea catechins for xerostomia
Scott S De Rossi1, Jaisri Thoppay2, Douglas P Dickinson3
1Georgia Regents University, Augusta, GA, USA.
Objective:
Previous animal studies indicated catechins from the tea plant (Camellia sinensis) may modulate salivary function and possess a therapeutic effect for xerostomia. The objective of this study was to evaluate a natural formulation containing tea catechins in 60 patients with xerostomia, including patients with Sjögren syndrome.
Study Design:
This study used a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized design. The functional placebo contained all natural formulation ingredients and 500 mg xylitol, but without the key plant extracts.
Results:
After 8 weeks of therapy, the xylitol-containing placebo failed to modulate saliva output. In comparison, the catechin-containing natural formulation resulted in a statistically significant increase in unstimulated (3.8-fold) and stimulated (2.1-fold) saliva output vs baseline. The quality of life score showed a significant improvement in both groups but no significant difference between groups.
Conclusions:
The catechin-containing natural formula partially restored salivary function in patients with xerostomia and provided an objective improvement in saliva output, which warrants large-scale clinical trials.
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