ONGOING RESEARCH

We have a wide array of ongoing studies, ranging from clinical to basic reseach. See examples of some of our current studies below.



STUDIES OPEN FOR PARTICIPANTS [DANISH]

KOKKESKOLE FOR PATIENTER MED LUGTETAB [COOKING SCHOOL FOR PATIENTS WITH SMELL LOSS]

Vi søger i øjeblikket deltagere til vores kokkeskole for personer med lugtetab. Kokkeskolen er gratis og kræver ingen specielle kopetecer i køkkenet. Kurserne afholdes fem hverdagsaftener (kl 17.00-20.30) lidt udenfor Aarhus over 5 uger (en aften om ugen), hvor fokus er på at træne bedre brug af de øvrige sanser og øget nydelse af mad og madlavning. Læs mere om kokkeskolen.

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EXPLORING TASTE AND SMELL

SMELL LOSS COOKING SCHOOL

PI: Alexander Fjaeldstad

In a collaboration between chefs, researchers, and physicians, this project supported by VELUX FONDEN aims to restore the enjoyment of cooking and eating in patients with smell loss.


INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS (DANISH)

SMELL TRAINING AND WINE

PI: Alexander Fjaeldstad/Janice Wang

Sommeliers undergo intense training linking memory and olfactory training. We aim to explore the effect of different training paradigms to identify optimal strategies and mechanisms of smell training


FOOD PREFERENCES AFTER SMELL LOSS

PI: Alexander Fjaeldstad

The most common complaint in patients with smell loss is reduced enjoyment of food. In a series of studies, we explore sensory challenges and patients' food preferences to support better guidance for cooking and eating in these patients.

CLINICAL STUDIES

COVID-19 AND CHEMOSENSORY DEFICITS

PI: Alexander Fjaeldstad & Therese Ovesen

COVID-19 frequently results in smell and taste loss. Our group was internationally the first to show that COVID-19 also could give taste loss in April 2020. Later studies are investigating recovery rates and prognostic factors.


INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS (DANISH)


QUESTIONNAIRES AND OLFACTORY DEFICITS

PI: Alexander Fjaeldstad & Therese Ovesen

Optimizing clinical and research questionnaires for olfactory dysfunction is key for improving diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. We aim to validate and improve the use of questionnaires and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for both clinical use and research.


TREATMENT OF OLFACTORY DEFICITS

PI: Alexander Fjaeldstad & Therese Ovesen

New knowledge on the treatment of olfactory and gustatory disorders is essential for improving patient outcomes. With studies on olfactory/gustatory training and potential pharmacological treatment of chemosensory disorders, we aim to advance treatment options. 

BASIC RESEARCH

NASAL MICROBIOME AND SMELL

PI: Therese Ovesen & Alexander Fjældstad

The nasal microbiome is diverse and important for the overall function of the nasal mucosae. How this is affected by insults such as infections is currently largely unknown. We aim to explore the link between the nasal microbiome and olfaction.

OLFACTORY STEM CELLS

PI: Therese Ovesen

The olfactory system is unique in regard to the presence of pluripotent stem cells in the olfactory epithelium. We aim to advance the knowledge of the growth potential of these cells to advance treatment options for patients with olfactory loss.

GUSTATORY REGENERATION POTENTIAL

PI: Therese Ovesen & Alexander Fjældstad

Through taste bud biopsies and cellular analysis, we aim to advance our knowledge on the changes in taste bud morphology in health and disease