Table 2.
Finalised core outcome set for olfaction [82]
Key COS domains | Choice of outcome measures |
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Patient reported outcome measures | Quantitative and qualitative visual analogue score |
Quality of life measures | QOD, EQ-5D |
Psychophysical testing | SS/UPSIT |
Presence of side effects (medication related) to the investigated medicinal product/device | Patient diary/symptom log |
Baseline gustatory function assessment (NOT an outcome measure) | Taste strips |