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Perception of Smell and Taste During Antibiotic Treatment

Completed
Conditions
Infectious Disease
Registration Number
NCT03893279
Lead Sponsor
Hospices Civils de Lyon
Brief Summary

Antibiotic use may be associated with effects on the perception of smell and taste. These effects are poorly known. The mechanisms can be very diverse, and the effect can be very variable depending on the type of antibiotic used, the dose, and the duration.

The aim of this study is to analyze the perception of the taste and olfactory capacities of patients, during an antibiotic treatment.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
3
Inclusion Criteria
  • Major patient
  • Patient with bacterial infectious disease requiring antibiotic treatment.
  • Having been informed about the study and not having opposed to participate
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Patient under legal protection
  • Patient refusing to participate
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Questionnaire on Perception of tasteTime of antibiotic treatment (maximum 6 months)

Collection of scores on perception of taste, during questionnaires to be completed before, during, and after taking antibiotics.

Qualitative analysis.

Questionnaire on Perception of smellTime of antibiotic treatment (maximum 6 months)

Collection of scores on perception of smell, during questionnaires to be completed before, during, and after taking antibiotics.

Qualitative analysis.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases of the Croix Rousse Hospital of the Civil Hospitals of Lyon

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Lyon, France

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