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An Investigation Into Taste Problems Associated With Xerostomia in Patients With Advanced Cancer

RECRUITINGSponsored by Our Lady's Hospice and Care Services
Actively Recruiting
SponsorOur Lady's Hospice and Care Services
Started2023-08-30
Est. completion2025-12-31
Eligibility
Age18 Years+
Healthy vol.Accepted
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NCT06287294

Summary

Taste problems and xerostomia (dry mouth) 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. This study will explore the relationship between dry mouth and taste problems in patients with advanced cancer.

Eligibility

Age: 18 Years+Healthy volunteers accepted
Inclusion Criteria:

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

Exclusion Criteria:

* Cognitive impairment (unable to provide consent / complete questionnaire)
* Dry mouth precedes cancer diagnosis.
* 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

Conditions4

CancerNeoplasmsTaste, AlteredXerostomia

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