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Taste and Smell Changes in Testicular Cancer Patients Treated With Cisplatin Based Chemotherapy
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Generated
Aug 04, 2026
Report code
NCT01641172-Aug 04, 2026
NCT ID
NCT01641172
Status
COMPLETED
Phase
Phase 4
Sponsor
University Medical Center Groningen
Executive brief
Investment-Ready Snapshot
The study investigates the prevalence and duration of taste and smell changes in testicular cancer patients undergoing cisplatin-based chemotherapy. Given the high incidence of these sensory changes (46%-77% for taste and 35%-75% for smell), there is a significant market opportunity for nutritional interventions and supportive care products aimed at improving quality of life and dietary intake in this patient population. The findings may inform the development of targeted oral nutrition supplements (ONS) and dietary management strategies, potentially leading to partnerships with companies specializing in oncology nutrition. Additionally, the study's focus on the long-term consequences of these changes may attract interest from stakeholders in the survivorship care sector, particularly as obesity and metabolic syndrome are prevalent among cancer survivors.
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Provenance
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT01641172
Indication
Testicular Cancer
Modality
medical device
Target
Cisplatin-induced chemosensory changes in taste and smell.
Intervention
Dexa scan, audiogram, measurement of heart rate variability and baroreflex sensitivity, Glucose tolerance assessment, oral nutrition supplements, Two day food records, Food Frequency Questionnaire
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Protocol Description
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Outcome Measures
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