RecruitingNCT03240965

Changes in Sensitivity, Taste and Smell in Stroke Patients

Changes in Sensitivity of Swallowing-relevant Structures, Taste and Smell in Stroke Patients

Sponsor

University of Giessen

Enrollment

200 participants

Start Date

Oct 1, 2017

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Stroke Dysphagia

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

Min Age: 18 Years

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This clinical trial is studying FEES (flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing), Neuropsychological testing, and others for people with dysphagia and stroke. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

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Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTFEES (flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing)

Endoscopical swallowing study in stroke patients only

OTHERSensitivity threshold

Determining sensitivity threshold using a pudendal electrode

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTTaste-/smell-test

Taste-/smell-test

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTNeuropsychological testing

Neuropsychological testing for neglect, agnosia

Locations(1)

Universitätsklinikum Gießen

Giessen, Hesse, Germany

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