Mechanical and Sensorial Training in the Olfactive Rehabilitation of Patients With Total Laryngectomy

Mechanical and Sensorial Training in the Olfactive Rehabilitation of Patients With Total Laryngectomy : a Randomized Controlled Study

To assess the efficacy of two olfactory rehabilitation protocols (Nasal Airflow-Inducing Maneuver (NAIM) with or without ol-factory training) on olfactory function (sniffing stick test) and quality of life (questionnaire Self-MOQ and EORTC QLQ-H&N35) in patients with total laryngectomy.

Inclusion criteria

• Man or woman over 18 years of age, with no upper age limit
• Patient scheduled to total laryngectomy either for oncological purpose (treatment approved by local tumor board) or for functional purpose (se-vere chronic inhalation)
• Capacity to understand and voluntarily sign an informed consent form. Exclusion criteria
• Insufficient French language skills.
• Preexistent anosmia (Sniffin' Stick test score <16/48)
• Contraindications to MRI imaging (e.g., metallic foreign bodies, claustro-phobia…)
• Severe chronic rhinosinusitis with polyps (Davos score 3 or more)