Prospective Registry of Outcome and Correlates of Chemosensory Dysfunction at the Smell & Taste Clinic of UZ Leuven

What this Trial Is About

Smell and taste disorders are common conditions that can greatly affect a person's quality of life. Researchers at UZ Leuven started a specialized clinic in September 2021 to assess patients with these disorders, especially those related to post-COVID-19 effects. This observational study aims to better understand how smell and taste disorders affect people in the Belgian/Flemish population, focusing on how severe the symptoms are, their impact, and how they change over time. Participants receive standard care diagnostic tests and complete structured questionnaires as part of the study. This registry collects data prospectively and retrospectively, using routine clinical evaluations without introducing new treatments. The study follows participants for up to five years to observe changes in their chemosensory functions. During the study, participants will undergo psychophysical tests and fill out questionnaires to assess their smell and taste functions. Researchers will monitor these functions over time to understand the progression and prognosis of these disorders. Participation involves cooperating with tests and providing informed consent. The study does not exclude any participants based on sex, gender, ethnicity, medical history, or prior treatments, and participation can last up to five years.

Prospective Registery of Smell/Taste Clinic Ear/Nose/Throat