Taste and smell changes in cancer patients linked to malnutrition risk

NCT ID NCT06600295

First seen Feb 26, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study looks at how cancer and its treatments change taste and smell, and how these changes affect eating habits and nutrition. Researchers will follow 306 adults newly diagnosed with certain cancers (mouth, throat, colon, or liver) to understand these links. The goal is to find better ways to prevent and detect undernutrition early, improving quality of life and treatment outcomes.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Chu Dijon Bourgogne

    RECRUITING

    Dijon, 21000, France

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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