Understanding Taste and Eating During Cancer Treatment in Kids
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how cancer treatment affects how children taste food and eat. Researchers will test your child's ability to taste and smell, and ask about eating habits, to help doctors better support kids during cancer care.
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Who can take part
- Child is 7–17 years old and being treated for cancer at a pediatric oncology center
- Child can eat by mouth (not using a feeding tube)
- Parent or guardian has signed consent, and child agrees to participate
- Family has French-speaking ability and French social security coverage
- Child is starting or continuing planned cancer chemotherapy during the study
- Child has not had tongue surgery and does not have active dental problems
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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