Multiple Myeloma Clinical Trial
Prospective Evaluation of Taste Function In Multiple Myeloma Patients Undergoing Autologous Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
Summary
The purpose of this study is to study taste disturbances on patients with myeloma who received high dose melphalan.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Age 21 or above with diagnosis of multiple myeloma (myeloma is almost unheard of in patients less than 21 years of age).
Scheduled to receive conditioning chemotherapy with melphalan followed by upfront or salvage autologous peripheral blood hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
English or Spanish speaking
Calculated creatinine clearance > 40 mL/min
Exclusion Criteria:
Prior head and neck radiation.
Severe periodontal infection. Poor oral hygiene and dentition as determined by pre HCT dental assessment.
Pregnancy
Patients with pre-existing moderate-severe dysgeusia
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There is 1 Location for this study
New York New York, 10021, United States
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