Smell recovery after a cold or flu
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at why some people lose their sense of smell after a cold or flu and how well it recovers. It aims to understand factors that help predict recovery, which could guide better care for people with smell problems.
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Who can take part
- You have had a confirmed upper respiratory infection (like a cold or flu).
- Before that infection, your sense of smell was normal.
- Your smell loss is not caused by something else, such as an injury, nasal polyps, or sinus disease.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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