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Recruiting NCT03240965
Changes in Sensitivity, Taste and Smell in Stroke Patients
Trial Parameters
Condition Dysphagia
Sponsor University of Giessen
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Phase N/A
Enrollment 200
Sex ALL
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Start Date 2017-10-01
Completion 2025-02
Interventions
FEES (flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing)Sensitivity thresholdTaste-/smell-test
Brief Summary
This study evaluates changes in swallowing using endoscopic swallowing studies and measuring of pharyngeal sensitivity, taste and smell in stroke patients. Younger (\<60 years) and older (\>60 years) volunteers will serve as control.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Volunteers: * informed consent Stroke patients: * informed consent * new supratentorial stroke (\<72 hours old) confirmed by CT (computed tomography) or MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) Exclusion Criteria: * pre-existing stroke oder dysphagia * extensive white matter lesions in CT- or MRI-scan * allergies to odorous substances or flavoring * contraindications for FEES (flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing), CT or MRI (stroke patients only)