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Study evaluating the effect of galvanic tongue stimulation on taste sensation. -Assessment of the Effects of Different Electrode Conditions on Food and Beverage Flavor-

Study evaluating the effect of galvanic tongue stimulation on taste sensation. -Assessment of the Effects of Different Electrode Conditions on Food and Beverage Flavor- - Study evaluating the effect of galvanic tongue stimulation on taste sensation.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
JPRN
Registry ID
JPRN-UMIN000060347
Enrollment
60
Registered
2026-01-14
Start date
2026-01-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-09-14

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Sponsors

Meiji University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Healthy adults aged 18 or older and under 65 at the time of obtaining informed consent. 2. Individuals who understood the study details and provided written informed consent. 3. Individuals who reported practicing salt reduction at the time of enrollment.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals who meet the following criteria based on self-reporting will be excluded. 1. Individuals with current or past histories of cardiac, neurological, or cerebrovascular diseases. 2. Individuals with severe respiratory diseases (those diagnosed with respiratory failure). 3. Individuals with seizure disorders such as epilepsy. 4. Individuals wearing devices affected by electric or magnetic fields, such as pacemakers. 5. Pregnant individuals or those who may be pregnant. 6. Individuals who develop skin irritation or rashes due to alcohol. 7. Individuals with allergic conditions, such as food allergies or metal allergies. 8. Individuals with abnormalities such as wounds, eczema, or swelling on the hands, inside the mouth, or around the mouth. 9. Individuals with taste disorders (e.g., reduced taste sensitivity, loss of taste, or dysgeusia). 10. Individuals who meet the conditions listed in the instruction manual of the electrogustatory device used in this study as "do not use" or "use only after consulting a physician" (unless a physician has determined that participation is acceptable).

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Intensity of Taste and Oral Sensations (Questionnaire-Based Evaluation)

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactAi Sato

Kirin Holdings Company, Limited Health Science Business Department

ai_sato@kirin.co.jp080-2990-3796

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026