Clinical trials: Taste Disorders
Hypogeusia
Free Fatty Acids: Short Exposure Study
This study will examine whether or not short, daily exposures change a person's ability to detect free fatty acids in a solution by its taste. Repeated exposure should improve a person's ability to detect free fatty acids.
- Trial name
- NCT01686113
- Testing
- NEFA, Sucrose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Purdue University
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
Taste Disturbance
Taste Disorders in Middle Ear Disease and After Middle Ear Surgery
Objectives To evaluate the impact of taste disturbance in different types of chronic middle ear diseases and after middle ear surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01584011
- Testing
- taste measurement, Symptom questionnaire, Quality of life questionnaire
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 310 people
- Sponsor
- Uppsala University
Anosmia, Ageusia
Efficacy of Photobiomodulation in the Rehabilitation of Olfactory Dysfunctions Induced by Long COVID-19
On January 30, 2020, the WHO (World Health Organization) declared the new coronavirus pandemic as the sixth public health emergency of international concern.
- Conditions
- Anosmia, Ageusia, COVID-19, Rehabilitation
- Trial name
- NCT06423495
- Testing
- low-intensity laser treatment
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gaffree & Guinle Universitary Hospital
Femoral Fragility Fractures, Malnutrition
The Taste and Acceptability of a High Protein Ice Cream Compared With Hospital Milkshake Nutritional Supplement
This study aims to compare the acceptability of a new high protein, fortified, ice cream called Nottingham-Ice cream (N-ICE CREAM) with a standard milkshake-style oral nutritional supplement (ONS); Fortisip Compact Protein in…
- Trial name
- NCT05711277
- Testing
- Standard milkshake ONS (Fortisip Compact Protein), High protein, fortified, ice cream
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
ChemoRT With and Without Dental Stent for Taste Protection in NPC Patients
Primary objective: Evaluate and compare incidence of acute and long-term taste dysfunction in chemoradiation plus dental stent group vs.
- Trial name
- NCT06733948
- Testing
- Dental stent, No dental stent
- Where
- 2 sites in Singapore
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- National University Hospital, Singapore
Sjogren's Syndrome
Olfactory and Taste Disturbances in Sjogren's Syndrome
Sjögren syndrome is an autoimmune disease, responsible for xerostomia and xerophthalmia. Other organs and tissues can be affected: the skin, vaginal and nasal mucous membranes.
- Trial name
- TOG_SJOGREN (NCT04909112)
- Testing
- Evaluation of olfactory function, Evaluation of taste function, Evaluation of (intra-nasal and oral) trigeminal functions
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne
Anosmia, Covid19
COVID-19 in Patients With Anosmia in Egypt
The study aims to test the frequency of severe acute respiratory syndrome new corona virus SARS-CoV-2 or other respiratory viruses in patients presenting with anosmia or dysgeusia to Ain Shams University Hospitals, Cairo, Egypt.
- Conditions
- Anosmia, Covid19, Dysgeusia
- Trial name
- NCT04473157
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Cancer, Dysgeusia
Effect of Dried Miracle Berry on the Olfactory-gustative Perception in Malnourished Cancer Patients
Cancer is one of the main causes of death globally, being in many countries the first cause of mortality. One of the main side effects of chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy treatment in cancer patients is the alteration of taste…
- Conditions
- Cancer, Dysgeusia, Hypogeusia, Ageusia
- Trial name
- CLINMIR (NCT05486260)
- Testing
- DMB lowest dose, DMB highest dose, Strawberry lyophilisate
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto de Investigación Hospital Universitario La Paz
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
Obesity, Overweight
The Effects of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists on Chemosensory Function and Ingestive Behavior
The goal of this study is to explore whether of GLP-1 receptor agonist use is associated with differences in taste, smell, food preferences, appetite, food cravings, and responses to food cues in adults.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Overweight, Taste Perception, Olfaction
- Trial name
- NCT07611201
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Purdue University
Oral Lichen Planus
Impact of PDT and Topical Corticosteroids on Taste Perception and Salivary Oxidative Stress Markers in Patients With OLP
Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a long-term inflammatory disease affecting the lining of the mouth. It may cause pain, burning sensations, discomfort, and changes in the appearance of the oral mucosa.
- Trial name
- NCT07536737
- Testing
- 5-Amino Levulinic Acid, Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Cream
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Bialystok
Appetite and General Nutritional Disorders, Hormone Replacement
Sweet Taste Receptors and the Secretion of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 and Peptide YY
The purpose of this study is to determine the functional significance of sweet taste receptors in the secretion of GI satiety peptides by using a specific sweet taste receptor antagonist to block sweet taste perception in the gut.
- Trial name
- NCT01088841
- Testing
- lactisole
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
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
SARS-CoV Infection
Diode Laser 940 nm in Management of Loss of Taste Sensation
The global pandemic has recently emerged by transmission of SARS-CoV2 virus. The virus has had a massive impact on health, wealth and social aspects worldwide.
- Trial name
- NCT04821999
- Testing
- a 940-nm diode laser
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Fayoum University
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Fecal Amino Acids，Gut Taste Receptors and Irritable Bowel Syndromes
Clinical data, fresh feces and intestinal mucosal tissues of patients with diarrheal IBS were collected. High performance liquid chromatography, immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence were used to study the amino acid levels…
- Trial name
- NCT06489444
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University
Taste Disorders
Gustatory Dysfunction Among a Sample of Depressed Egyptian Adults Under Anti-depressants Therapy
Assess gustatory thresholds among a sample of depressed Egyptian adults (age from 20 to 50 years old) under anti-depressants therapy ( for at least 3 months) using filter paper disc(FPD) method through a scoring system.
- Trial name
- NCT03599011
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Obesity
Abnormal Eating and Taste Perception in Subjects With Obesity
The identification of safe and effective strategies for weight loss and long-term maintenance is critical to reduce the alarming prevalence of obesity worldwide and mitigate obesity-associated health risks.
- Trial name
- TASTEOB (NCT05772052)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Auxologico Italiano
Other Eating Disorders
Awakening to the Taste of Food Among Restrained Women
Energy-restricted diets often require dieting rules, which forced the dieter to eat according to cognitive norms, which increase his vulnerability to external food cues.
- Trial name
- Flaveur (NCT01535846)
- Testing
- Conscious food tasting intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval 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