Clinical trials: Taste Perception, open to volunteers
Head and Neck Cancer
Therapy-Associated Saliva and Taste Change Evaluation (TASTE) in Head & Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy
One of the main side effects of radiation therapy to the head and neck region is altered taste sensation. This causes significant morbidity and has profound effects on the quality of life (QoL) of patients.
- Trial name
- TASTE (NCT06444776)
- Testing
- Repetitive (semi-)objective and subjective taste, smell, and saliva analysis
- Where
- 3 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Sonja Stieb, MD
Type 2 Diabetes, Prediabetes
Sweet Sensing in Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes is a global challenge and the number of people affected by diabetes is expected to rise to 5.5 million by 2030, of which 90% are type 2 diabetes (T2D).
- Trial name
- NCT06804187
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 505 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Elevated Blood Pressure, Vascular Health
Sodium-rich COndiments Unifying Health and Taste
This research aims to develop an evidence-based classification for sodium-rich condiments (natremic index) based on their CVD-related risks.
- Conditions
- Elevated Blood Pressure, Vascular Health, Sensory Evaluation
- Trial name
- Scout (NCT07397754)
- Testing
- Control porridge with no condiments, Porridge with light soya sauce, Porridge with fermented bean paste
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation
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
Dietary Behavior, Free Sugar
This Trial Aims to Assess the Effects of Three Different Taste-based Dietary Recommendations for Reducing Free Sugar Intakes on Free Sugar Consumption in UK High Free Sugar Consumers
This randomised controlled trial aims to assess the effects of three different taste-based dietary recommendations for reducing free sugar intakes on free sugar consumption in UK high free sugar consumers.
- Conditions
- Dietary Behavior, Free Sugar, Sweet Taste
- Trial name
- NCT06925932
- Testing
- Dietary advice - Sweet taste, Dietary advice - Taste, Dietary advice - No taste
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bournemouth University
Alcohol Use Disorder
Individual Variations of Taste and Smell Perception in Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
Background: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is the most common substance use disorder in the world. Long-term AUD can affect a person s sense of taste and smell.
- Trial name
- NCT05677321
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 475 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
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
Oncological Patients, Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
The TASTY-training Study
A multicentre non-blinded randomised intervention trial with a parallel cluster design. The multicentre study will be performed at 12 hospitals in the Netherlands.
- Trial name
- TASTY-training (NCT07258589)
- Testing
- Taste and smell training
- Where
- 11 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- University Medical Center Groningen
Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration (FTLD)
Single-centre Descriptive Study of Taste in Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration Through the Analysis of Taste Evoked Potentials
The FRONTAL-PEG study focuses on taste perception in frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD). This neurodegenerative disease, characterised by progressive loss of nerve cells, is the second leading cause of dementia after…
- Trial name
- FRONTAL-PEG (NCT07110207)
- Testing
- Blood test, Interrogation of the subject, Cognitive assessment
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon
Olfactory Disorder, Taste Disorders
Prospective Registery of Smell/Taste Clinic Ear/Nose/Throat
Smell/taste disorders are common conditions with a significant impact on quality of life. In September 2021, a specific consultation for patients with smell and taste disorders was initiated at the ENT-HNS (ear, nose, and throat…
- Conditions
- Olfactory Disorder, Taste Disorders, Smell Dysfunction, Smell Disorder
- Trial name
- ProspeRo'Scent (NCT06456008)
- Testing
- Standard of care
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
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
Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Metastatic Testicular Cancer
The TASTY-steering Study
This is a multicentre non-blinded randomised intervention trial with a parallel cluster design. The multicentre study will be performed at 12 hospitals in the Netherlands.
- Conditions
- Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Metastatic Testicular Cancer, Stage II-IV Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma
- Trial name
- TASTY-steering (NCT07258563)
- Testing
- Taste steering
- Where
- 11 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 201 people
- 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
Dysgeusia, Solid Tumor
A Study of Freeze-Dried Miracle Fruit (MiraBurst) on Participants Receiving Cancer Treatment
This study is for people with a diagnosis of solid tumor cancer who are experiencing changes in taste perception due to cancer treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT07419581
- Testing
- MiraBurst
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Teeth Staining, Numbness of the Tongue and Soft Tissue
Children Acceptance of AgNP Mouthwash Against Chlorhexidine 0.12% and Chlorhexidine .2% Mouthwashs
This study aims to evaluate and compare the children's acceptance of mouthwash containing silver nanoparticles versus Chlorhexidine 0.12% \& Chlorhexidine 0.2%
- Conditions
- Teeth Staining, Numbness of the Tongue and Soft Tissue, Bitter Taste
- Trial name
- NCT07200063
- Testing
- nano silver mouthwash, Chlorhexidine mouthwash (0.12%), Chlorhexidine mouthwash (0.2%)
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Obesity / Overweight, Obesity (BMI Equal to or >30)
A PHASE 2A, EXPLORATORY, RANDOMIZED, SINGLE-BLIND, PLACEBO-CONTROLLED STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF WEIGHT LOSS INDUCED BY NKS-3 IN OBESE ADULTS.
This study is designed as a single-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized, parallel-group trial. Subjects will be randomized in a 2:1 ratio to receive either NKS-3 or matching placebo, with a total planned enrollment of 31…
- Trial name
- SERENITY-1 (NCT07882654)
- Testing
- Investigational product is a modified linoleic acid, named NKS-3. This non-caloric agent, synthetized from linoleic acid, is a fat taste receptors agonist, targeting CD36 with also an impact on GPR120
- Where
- Tunisia
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- EktaH
Hearing Loss, Deafness
Collection of Clinical Data and Specimens for Research in Hearing, Balance, Taste, Smell, Voice, Speech, and Language Disorders.
Background: People with hearing, balance, and taste, smell, voice, speech, language, and other Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) disorders may seek treatment at the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders…
- Trial name
- NCT05670496
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
Neuropsychology, Ingestive Behavior
Parsing the Impact of Calories Versus Sweet Taste on Beverage Brand Conditioning
The purpose of this study is to learn how the sweet taste and the calorie content of a beverage affect the way people respond to the brand logo printed on that beverage.
- Trial name
- PSK (NCT07883096)
- Testing
- 3-week daily beverage intervention
- Volunteers
- 176 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Monell Chemical Senses Center
Hearing Loss, Head and Neck Neoplasms
NIDCD Otolaryngology Clinical Protocol Biospecimen Bank
Background: Many disorders of the head and neck can affect a person s hearing; balance; smell; taste; swallowing; voice; or speech. These disorders include cancers and genetic and inflammatory diseases.
- Conditions
- Hearing Loss, Head and Neck Neoplasms, Hearing Disorders, Laryngeal Disease
- Trial name
- NCT06303180
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
Obesity
Taste Physiology in Obese Volunteers Before and After Bariatric Surgery
The objective is to investigate neuro-anatomical correlates of gastrointestinal taste stimulation by means of functional MRI before and after bariatric surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02902198
- Testing
- Glucose, Monosodium glutamate, Quinine
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland