Smell and PTSD Study
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) perceive smells. It aims to understand if there are differences in the sense of smell that might help us learn more about PTSD.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 50 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with PTSD.
- You do not have any history of stroke, head injury, or brain disease.
- You are not currently taking medications that could affect your sense of smell.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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