Smell and face sensation in MS
Part of Brain & nervous system, Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This study compares how people with MS process smells and sensations on their face (like burning or cooling) compared to people without MS. It aims to understand if these senses are affected by the disease and may help detect MS-related changes earlier.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 55 years old
- You have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) using the 2017 McDonald criteria
- You are either newly diagnosed or currently taking a disease-modifying therapy (DMT) for MS
- You do not have long-term nose or sinus problems (like chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, or allergies)
- You have fully recovered from COVID-19 (if you've had it)
- You do not have other conditions that affect smell or brain function (like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, stroke, depression, heavy smoking, or substance abuse)
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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