Smell training for older adults with smell loss
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special device can help older adults regain their sense of smell through regular training with different scents. It is designed for people who have lost smell due to aging or other causes, not from birth.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older.
- You speak English.
- Your sense of smell is reduced or gone (not from birth).
- You have never done smell training before.
- You are not allergic to scents used in the study (like lemon, rose, eucalyptus, or clove).
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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