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

AHS Cancer Control Alberta1 site in 1 country100 target enrollmentNovember 2006

ConditionsHead and Neck Cancer

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Head and Neck Cancer
Sponsor: AHS Cancer Control Alberta
Enrollment: 100
Locations: 1
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 10 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

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.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

November 2006

End Date

January 2011

Last Updated

10 years ago

Study Type

Observational

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

AHS Cancer Control Alberta

Responsible Party

Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

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