Evaluating Taste and Smell Function and Food and Taste Preferences of Head and Neck Cancer Patients During Radiation Therapy/Chemotherapy

Changes to taste and smell have been reported in head and neck cancer patients who undergo radiation and chemotherapy. This may cause food to be unappealing and can lead to a reduced food intake. Thsi study will increase our understanding of taste and smell changes and how it relates to food and taste preferences.

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Key information

Conditions

Head and Neck Cancer Anosmia Head and Neck Neoplasms Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Olfaction Disorders Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Sensation Disorders Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Cross Cancer Institute

Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1Z2, Canada

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

18 years or older
diagnosed with head and neck cancer including the lip, oral cavity, salivary glands, paranasal sinuses, oropharynx, hypopharynx, larynx and thyroid
all histologic types of cancer
all tumour stages according to American Joint Committee for Cancer (AJCC) Staging
all forms of RT including standard or investigational and/or concurrent standard or investigational chemotherapy for head and neck cancers
alert and mentally competent
English speaking

Exclusion criteria

unable to swallow
unwilling to participate

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

AHS Cancer Control Alberta

Other

Collaborators

Cross Cancer Institute

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of Chemosensory Function and Taste Preference of Head and Neck Cancer Patients Prior to, On Completion of and Six Weeks After Oncology Treatment

Important dates

Study start: 2006
Primary completion: 2011
Study completion: 2011
First posted: Sep 13, 2006
Registry last updated: Feb 25, 2016

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