The effect of zinc sulfate on taste and dry mouth in dialysis patients

Phase 3

• Conditions: Evaluation of dysgeusia and dry tongue in patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis.; Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified; XVIII

• Registration Number: IRCT20220808055636N1
• Lead Sponsor: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 29 August 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

No active infection
No active cancer
No active heart disease
Age group of 18-70 years
Minimum onset of dialysis is 6 months.

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Percentage of patients with dysgeusia and dry mouth in chronic hemodialysis patients. Timepoint: Evaluate dry mouth and dysgeusia at the beginning of the study and 8 weeks after taking zinc sulfate tablets. Method of measurement: Dry mouth and dysgeusia questionnaire.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Increased blood zinc levels in patients. Timepoint: Measurement of zinc blood level at the beginning of the study and 8 weeks after the beginning of the study. Method of measurement: Measurement of zinc blood level by blood test.