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TQ-PAL Development and Validation

RECRUITINGSponsored by Prof Andrew Davies
Actively Recruiting
SponsorProf Andrew Davies
Started2023-09-01
Est. completion2025-12-31
Eligibility
Age18 Years+
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NCT06588933

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 is no validated tool to assess taste disturbances and their impact on patients with advanced cancer. This study will develop and validate a novel assessment tool to assess taste disturbances and their impact on patients with advanced cancer.

Eligibility

Age: 18 Years+
Inclusion Criteria:

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 Criteria:

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

Conditions2

Altered TasteCancer

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