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Changes in Sensitivity, Taste and Smell in Stroke Patients
Sponsor: University of Giessen
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.
Official title: Changes in Sensitivity of Swallowing-relevant Structures, Taste and Smell in Stroke Patients
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
200
Start Date
2017-10-01
Completion Date
2026-12
Last Updated
2023-12-01
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
FEES (flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing)
Endoscopical swallowing study in stroke patients only
Sensitivity threshold
Determining sensitivity threshold using a pudendal electrode
Taste-/smell-test
Taste-/smell-test
Neuropsychological testing
Neuropsychological testing for neglect, agnosia
Locations (1)
Universitätsklinikum Gießen
Giessen, Hesse, Germany