Taste problems in advanced cancer: a study
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This trial studies taste problems in people with advanced cancer. It aims to better understand these issues to help improve care.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older
- You must have been diagnosed with advanced cancer that has spread or cannot be removed
- You must be under the care of a palliative care or oncology team
- You must have had moderate or worse taste problems in the last two weeks
- You must be able to read and understand English well
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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