Prospective Registery of Smell/Taste Clinic Ear/Nose/Throat

Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven500 enrolled

Overview

Smell/taste disorders are common conditions with a significant impact on quality of life. In September 2021, a specific consultation for patients with smell and taste disorders was initiated at the ENT-HNS (ear, nose, and throat, head and neck surgery) department of UZ Leuven, partly in light of post-COVID-19 related smell disorders. With this observational ambidirectional study, the investigators aim to better map smell/taste disorders in the Belgian/Flemish population. Using standard-of-care diagnostic tests and structured questionnaires, the investigators strive to gain more insight into the severity, impact, and progression/prognosis of smell/taste disorders.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

500

Conditions

Olfactory Disorder Taste Disorders Smell Dysfunction Smell Disorder

Interventions

Eligibility

Sex: ALL

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion criteria: * The psychophysical testing as well as the questionnaires require a cooperative participant who can understand and follow instructions and communicate their choices. * Informed consent is necessary upon participation for prospective registry. There are no exclusion criteria related to sex, gender, or ethnicity. There are no exclusion criteria related to medical history or prior treatments.

Prospective Registery of Smell/Taste Clinic Ear/Nose/Throat

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