Clinical trials: Altered Taste
Gingivitis, Periodontitis
The Impact of Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy on Patients' Halitosis, Taste Perception, and Smell Sensation
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the effect of non-surgical periodontal treatment on patient halitosis, smell, and taste perception in gingivitis and periodontitis patients.
- Trial name
- NCT06063460
- Testing
- Periodontal examination, baseline questionnaire about sociodemographic characteristics, smoking habits, oral hygiene habits, halitosis, smell and taste perception, phase I periodontal treatment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Necmettin Erbakan University
Dysgeusia, Head and Neck Cancer
Zinc Sulfate in Preventing Loss of Sense of Taste in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer
RATIONALE: It is not yet known whether zinc sulfate is effective in preventing the loss of ability to taste food in cancer patients who are undergoing radiation therapy for head and neck cancer.
- Conditions
- Dysgeusia, Head and Neck Cancer, Oral Complications, Radiation Toxicity
- Trial name
- NCT00036881
- Testing
- zinc sulfate
- Volunteers
- 173 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Oncologic Disease, Cancer
Oral Cryotherapy Applied to Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy
Taste alteration can cause problems such as loss of appetite, inadequate energy intake and weight loss in oncology patients, increasing the risk of malnutrition and negatively affecting the quality of life of patients.
- Conditions
- Oncologic Disease, Cancer, Chemotherapy
- Trial name
- NCT06594354
- Testing
- ICE
- Where
- 3 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Karadeniz Technical University
Post Operative Nutrition
Changes in Taste Perception and Preference in the Peri-operative Patient
It is well known that patients who have undergone major surgical procedures are vulnerable to the consequences of inadequate calorie or nutritional intake.
- Trial name
- TASTE (NCT02154841)
- Testing
- Questionnaire, taste test, visual food test
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust
Taste Perception, Fixed Orthodontic Appliances
Taste Changes With Fixed Orthodontic Appliances
The aim of this research: 1. To analyze the possible influence of fixed orthodontic appliances on taste perception among patients undergoing conventional orthodontic treatment. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT06093256
- Testing
- Fixed orthodontic appliances
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riyadh Elm University
Taste, Altered, Dysgeusia
Miracle Fruit Powder for the Treatment of Taste Alterations Secondary to Chemotherapy
Purpose and Objective: Compare the incidence of taste alteration in treatment vs. control arms and Compare weight loss in treatment vs. control arms
- Trial name
- NCT04629560
- Testing
- Miracle Fruit
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Miami
Obesity & Overweight, Taste Alterations
Changes in Taste and Eating Habits Associated With GLP-1 Agonists in Weight Loss Patients
This observational retrospective study aims to evaluate changes in taste perception, eating habits, and behavioral aspects in adults treated with GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss.
- Conditions
- Obesity & Overweight, Taste Alterations, Weight Loss, Eating Behavior Changes
- Trial name
- GLP1-TASTE (NCT07229170)
- Where
- 4 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- San Raffaele Telematic University
Prostate Carcinoma
Oral Cryotherapy to Decrease Taste Changes in Prostate Cancer Patients Receiving Taxane Chemotherapy
This clinical trial studies whether cooling the mouth with popsicles (oral cryotherapy) decreases taste changes in prostate cancer patients receiving taxane chemotherapy.
- Trial name
- NCT07218718
- Testing
- Best Practice, Oral Cryotherapy, Survey Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Morbid Obesity
Taste Perception Pre and Post Bariatric Surgery
The investigators wish to study the effects of three forms of bariatric surgery, gastric bypass lap banding, and sleeve gastrectomy. The surgery is not part of the clinical trial.
- Trial name
- RBtaste (NCT01536197)
- Testing
- Gastric bypass, Gastric banding, Sleeve gastrectomy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Taste, Altered, Xerostomia
An Investigation Into Taste Problems Associated With Xerostomia in Patients With Advanced Cancer
Taste problems and xerostomia (dry mouth) are common among patients with advanced cancer. These symptoms can affect the pleasure of eating and drinking, reduce dietary intake, cause low mood, and a lower quality of life.
- Conditions
- Taste, Altered, Xerostomia, Neoplasms
- Trial name
- NCT06287294
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Our Lady's Hospice and Care Services
Multiple Myeloma (MM), GI Cancer
Gustabor Phase 2 - Treating Taste Changes During Cancer Therapy: A Randomized Study Evaluating an AI- Based Nutrition Intervention
The study investigates taste disorders that commonly occur during or after cancer treatment, often leading to issues such as malnutrition and treatment discontinuation.
- Conditions
- Multiple Myeloma (MM), GI Cancer, Taste Disorder, Melanoma (Skin Cancer)
- Trial name
- GustaborRCT (NCT07649681)
- Testing
- Gustabor server, Standard Recommendations
- Where
- 6 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 198 people
- Sponsor
- Wuerzburg University Hospital
Chemotherapy Side Effects, Taste, Altered
Taste Alterations Study
The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does completing a standard assessment increase the detection of chemotherapy induced taste changes compared with usual care (no assessment)? What TA are experienced? Are there any…
- Trial name
- TAS (NCT06669416)
- Testing
- Taste Alteration Self-Assessment, Taste Alternation Self-Management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Testicular Cancer
Taste, Smell and Chemotherapy (TASTY)
Taste and smell abnormalities are common in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, with a prevalence ranging from 46% to 77% for taste changes, and 35% to 75% for smell changes.
- Trial name
- TASTY (NCT01641172)
- Testing
- Dexa scan, audiogram, measurement of heart rate variability and baroreflex sensitivity
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medical Center Groningen
Dysgeusia
Effects of Flavor Modification for Management of Radiation Induced Dysgeusia
Intervention for dysgeusia in head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. This research proposal aims to investigate potential benefits of mBerry in improving quality of life and nutritional outcome in head and…
- Trial name
- NCT06311877
- Testing
- mBerry, No intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Appetitive Behavior, Weight Loss
Understanding the Effects of Water-related Appetite Expectancies on Caloric Intake in College Students
Consuming large volumes of water has recently been identified as a common weight loss strategy among U.S. adults. It is a widespread belief that drinking water increases feelings of satiety and reduces food intake, which could…
- Conditions
- Appetitive Behavior, Weight Loss, Water, Energy Intake
- Trial name
- NCT04737629
- Testing
- Expectancy and Water, No Expectancy and Water, No Water
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Altered Taste
TQ-PAL Development and Validation
Taste problems are common among patients with advanced cancer. These symptoms can affect the pleasure of eating and drinking, reduce dietary intake, cause low mood, and a lower quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT06588933
- Testing
- completion of a questionnaire
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Prof Andrew Davies
Health-Related Behavior
Alteration of Sweet Taste Perception After Reduction of Sweet Food and Beverage Consumption.
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether reducing sugar intake by 50% for 12 weeks can change sweet taste perception in healthy adults and its consequences.
- Trial name
- NCT06678386
- Testing
- 50% sugar reduction
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Acute Otitis Media
Taste Changes in Acute Otitis Media
Detection of taste changes in Acute Otitis Media (AOM) patients.
- Trial name
- NCT03315156
- Testing
- Electrogustometery
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Pancreatic Cancer
Personalised Nutritional Care in Older Patients With Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
NutriCa65-PDAC is a clinical study for patients aged 65 years or older with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, a type of pancreatic cancer.
- Trial name
- NutriCa65-PDAC (NCT07821554)
- Testing
- Experimental: Personalised nutritional care delivered by a trained dietitian
- Where
- 5 sites in Denmark, Italy and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Inna Chen, MD
Dietary Habits
Adhering to Dietary Approaches for Personal Taste (ADAPT)
Understanding the impact of dietary patterns, exercise, and behavior change in the prevention of disease is paramount to improving the health and well-being of future generations and economies.
- Trial name
- NCT03226938
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3,001 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University