Can smell training help Parkinson's symptoms?
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests if smell training can improve smell loss and other non-motor symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease. If you have Parkinson's and a reduced sense of smell, this study may help you find a new way to manage symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease by a neurologist.
- Your sense of smell is below average for your age.
- You are between 40 and 75 years old.
- Your Parkinson's medication has been stable (no changes) for the past 4 weeks.
- You can understand and follow instructions and have normal vision and hearing.
- You do not have other conditions that affect smell, like sinus problems, or a recent cold.
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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