EEG and smell test for smell disorders
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study uses an EEG (a test that records brain activity) and a special smell stimulus to understand how the brain processes smells in people with smell disorders. It may help researchers learn more about why smell loss happens.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You agree to let the researchers use your medical history and personal information for the study.
- You have not broken any face bones, especially around your nose.
- You do not have an active brain or facial tumor, or a sinus infection seen on imaging.
- You do not have a condition like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease, or any other brain disorder.
- You are not taking medications that affect the brain or nervous system, and you do not use alcohol or drugs heavily.
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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