Taste and smell tests for kids with cancer: a feasibility study
NCT ID NCT07632560
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether it's possible to measure changes in taste, smell, and eating habits in children aged 7 to 17 who are undergoing cancer treatment. Researchers are testing simple tools like smell and taste tests, saliva measurements, and questionnaires. The goal is to see if these tests are practical and acceptable for young patients, so that a larger study can be designed to better understand how these sensory changes affect nutrition and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help design a larger study to understand how taste and smell changes affect eating in young cancer patients, potentially leading to better nutritional support.
What could go wrong
This is a very small feasibility study with only 30 participants, and early recruitment has been difficult. The tools may not be well accepted, and results may not apply to all children.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for PEDIATRIC SOLID TUMOR are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Study contacts
-
Contact
Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
-
Contact
Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
-
Institut d'Hématologie et d'Oncologie Pédiatrique
RECRUITINGLyon, 69008, France
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••