Changes in Sensitivity, Taste and Smell in Stroke Patients
Key facts
- Where
- Giessen, NémetországSee the site
Where in Németország
- Universitätsklinikum GießenGiessen, NémetországTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University of Giessen
- Trial code
- NCT03240965
- Record updated
- 2023. december 1.
- Original description
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.Read full original descriptionShow less
Changes in Sensitivity of Swallowing-relevant Structures, Taste and Smell in Stroke Patients
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.
Inclusion: Volunteers:; informed consent; Stroke patients:; informed consent; new supratentorial stroke (<72 hours old) confirmed by CT (computed tomography) or MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).
Exclusion: pre-existing stroke oder dysphagia; allergies to odorous substances or flavoring; contraindications for FEES (flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing), CT or MRI (stroke patients only); extensive white matter lesions in CT- or MRI-scan.