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Mechanical and Sensorial Training in the Olfactive Rehabilitation of Patients With Total Laryngectomy
Sponsor: University Hospital of Mont-Godinne
Summary
To assess the efficacy of two olfactory rehabilitation protocols (Nasal Airflow-Inducing Maneuver (NAIM) with or without ol-factory training) on olfactory function (sniffing stick test) and quality of life (questionnaire Self-MOQ and EORTC QLQ-H\&N35) in patients with total laryngectomy.
Official title: Mechanical and Sensorial Training in the Olfactive Rehabilitation of Patients With Total Laryngectomy : a Randomized Controlled Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
16
Start Date
2021-09-07
Completion Date
2025-09
Last Updated
2025-08-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
DosMedical Smell Training Set
Olfactory training with four different odorants (e.g., rose, eucalyptus, lemon, and cloves) for approximately 10 seconds each, twice a day, in the morning and in the evening
Nasal Airflow Inducing Maneuver
Repeated generation of an "underpressure" in the oral cavity by simultaneously lowering the jaw, the floor of the mouth the tongue, the base of the tongue and soft palate with securely closed lips. This negative pressure created in the oral cavity generates an airflow through the nose.
Locations (1)
CHU UCL Namur Site Godinne
Yvoir, Belgium