Simple smell and taste exercises may bring flavor back to cancer patients' meals
NCT ID NCT07258589
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a 12-week at-home taste and smell training program can improve taste function in cancer patients who experience taste changes from tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Ninety participants across 12 Dutch hospitals will be randomly assigned to the training or standard care. Researchers will measure taste and smell before and after the program, along with food enjoyment and other outcomes.
What this could mean
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Active substance
taste and smell training
What this could lead to
If it works, this simple at-home training could help cancer patients enjoy food more and reduce taste problems caused by their medication.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 90 participants, and the training may not improve taste or smell for everyone. Results may not apply to all cancer patients.
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Amsterdam UMC
RECRUITINGAmsterdam, Netherlands
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Ikazia Ziekenhuis
RECRUITINGRotterdam, Netherlands
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Isala Klinieken
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGZwolle, Netherlands
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Martini Ziekenhuis
RECRUITINGGroningen, Netherlands
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Maxima Medisch Centrum
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGVeldhoven, Netherlands
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Ommelander Ziekenhuis Groningen
RECRUITINGScheemda, Netherlands
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Radboud University medical Center
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGNijmegen, Netherlands
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Rijnstate Ziekenhuis
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGArnhem, Netherlands
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University Medical Center Groningen
RECRUITINGGroningen, 9713 GZ, Netherlands
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Van Weel-Bethesda Ziekenhuis
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGDirksland, Netherlands
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Ziekenhuisvoorzieningen Gelderse Vallei
RECRUITINGEde, Netherlands
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