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Changes in Sensitivity, Taste and Smell in Stroke Patients
Led by University of Giessen · Updated on 2023-12-01
200
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
478 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study evaluates changes in swallowing using endoscopic swallowing studies and measuring of pharyngeal sensitivity, taste and smell in stroke patients. Younger (\<60 years) and older (\>60 years) volunteers will serve as control.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Changes in Sensitivity, Taste and Smell in Stroke Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Volunteers must provide informed consent
- Stroke patients must provide informed consent
- Stroke patients must have a new supratentorial stroke confirmed by CT or MRI within 72 hours
You will not qualify if you...
- Pre-existing stroke or swallowing difficulties (dysphagia)
- Extensive white matter lesions seen on CT or MRI
- Allergies to odorous substances or flavoring
- Contraindications for FEES, CT, or MRI in stroke patients
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Universitätsklinikum Gießen
Giessen, Hesse, Germany, 35392
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Research Team
T
Tobias Braun, M.D.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
3
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