Smell training study for adults with smell loss
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether a daily smell training routine can help improve your sense of smell. It is open to adults with any kind of smell loss or problem, including those with conditions like COVID-19 or head injury, but not certain brain diseases.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old
- You have a problem with your sense of smell (either measured or noticed by you)
- You are willing and able to do daily smell training at home
- You are not pregnant
- You do not have dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or another condition that affects your brain or thinking
- You are not allergic to any of the smells used in the testing or training
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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