Mouth feel may explain why cancer patients stop eating
NCT ID NCT05272917
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how head and neck cancer patients sense texture, temperature, and spice in their mouths after treatment. Researchers compared 72 patients to healthy volunteers using touch tests and food preference questionnaires. The goal was to understand if changes in mouth sensation affect eating habits and nutrition.
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 study could help design better dietary support for head and neck cancer patients by understanding how their sense of touch in the mouth affects eating.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study with only 72 participants. It does not test a treatment, so it cannot directly improve health outcomes.
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Locations
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Centre de recherche de l'Institut Paul Bocuse
Écully, 69131, France
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Service d'Oncologie médicale, Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse
Lyon, 69004, France