Prospective Registery of Smell/Taste Clinic Ear/Nose/Throat

NCT06456008 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: S67158
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 500
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Smell/taste disorders are common conditions with a significant impact on quality of life. In September 2021, a specific consultation for patients with smell and taste disorders was initiated at the ENT-HNS (ear, nose, and throat, head and neck surgery) department of UZ Leuven, partly in light of post-COVID-19 related smell disorders. With this observational ambidirectional study, the investigators aim to better map smell/taste disorders in the Belgian/Flemish population. Using standard-of-care diagnostic tests and structured questionnaires, the investigators strive to gain more insight into the severity, impact, and progression/prognosis of smell/taste disorders.

Conditions

Olfactory Disorder; Taste Disorders; Smell Dysfunction; Smell Disorder

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Chemosensory function

  Observational up to 5 years follow-up

Interventions

Standard of care OTHER

Standard of care

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients consulting for chemosensory dysfunction

You may qualify if:

• The psychophysical testing as well as the questionnaires require a cooperative participant who can understand and follow instructions and communicate their choices.
• Informed consent is necessary upon participation for prospective registry.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven: lead

Study Sites (1)

UZ/KU Leuven

Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, 3000, Belgium

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Taste Disorders; Olfaction Disorders

Interventions

Standard of Care

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Sensation Disorders; Neurologic Manifestations; Nervous System Diseases; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Quality Indicators, Health Care; Quality of Health Care; Health Services Administration; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation

Central Study Contacts

Marnick Clijsters

CONTACT

003216348044; marnick.clijsters@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: OTHER
• Target Duration: 5 Years
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 6, 2024
• First Posted: June 13, 2024
• Study Start: December 6, 2022
• Primary Completion (Estimated): January 1, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 31, 2035
• Last Updated: December 18, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-12

Locations

BE (1)