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smell function protection of olfactory training on patients after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a randomize controlled trial

smell function protection of olfactory training on patients after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a randomize controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2000040172
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2020-11-23
Start date
2020-12-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-01-18

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

olfactory dysfunction

Interventions

olfactory training group:olfactory training
control group:nasal irrigation

Sponsors

Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. nasopharygeal carcinoma was confirmed by pathologic exam and the patients attend the study just after radiotherapy; 2. 20-50 years old; 3. normal smell function before treatment for nasopharyngeal carcinoma; 4. written informed consent was obtained from patients.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. patients who can not accept or grasp the olfactory training procedures; or investigators conclude that the patients can not complete the whole study; 2. patients had history of olfactory dysfunction, nasal polyps, allergic rhinitis, nose deformity, or nasal surgery; 3. radiotherapy-induced nasal adhesion or stenosis; 4. re-radiotherapy for naspopharygeal carcinoma recurrence.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
smell;—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactLiu Xiang

Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University

liu_xiang2011@163.com+86 13711008697

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026