Status:

RECRUITING

TQ-PAL Development and Validation

Lead Sponsor:

Prof Andrew Davies

Conditions:

Altered Taste

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

Taste problems are common among patients with advanced cancer. These symptoms can affect the pleasure of eating and drinking, reduce dietary intake, cause low mood, and a lower quality of life. There ...

Detailed Description

Patients with advanced cancer often develop taste disturbances. A recent literature review reported a median prevalence of 55%, with prevalence ranging from 27-93%. Studies have shown taste disturbanc...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 18 years of age Diagnosis of locally advanced or metastatic cancer Referred to palliative care/oncology services Taste problems rated 'moderate' or worse over previous 2-week period Good understanding of English

Exclusion

  • Cognitive impairment (unable to provide consent / complete questionnaire) Taste problems precedes cancer diagnosis. Head and neck surgery Head and neck radiotherapy Salivary gland disorders (e.g., Sjogren's Syndrome) In the 'Deteriorating' or 'Terminal' Phase of illness

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2023

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 31 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

200 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06588933

Start Date

September 1 2023

End Date

December 31 2025

Last Update

September 19 2024

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Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services

Dublin, Ireland, D6WRY72