Taste and smell changes in chemo: key to better nutrition?
NCT ID NCT06643026
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how chemotherapy affects taste and smell in 69 people with digestive cancers. Researchers used questionnaires to track changes in food preferences and eating habits before, during, and after the first round of chemo. The goal was to understand how these sensory changes might contribute to malnutrition, a common problem in cancer patients.
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 doctors better understand why some cancer patients struggle with eating, leading to more personalized nutritional support.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study with only 69 participants. It does not test a new treatment, so it cannot directly improve patient outcomes.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Hôpital Croix Rousse
Lyon, 69004, France
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Hôpital Edouard Herriot
Lyon, 69003, France
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Hôpital Lyon Sud
Pierre-Bénite, 69495, France