Smell training for memory decline in older adults
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special smell training program can help older adults who have both a reduced sense of smell and early memory concerns. The training is done at home and may slow down memory decline.
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Who can take part
- Aged 60 to 80 years old.
- You have a reduced sense of smell, but it's not due to a cold, injury, sinus problems, or other known causes.
- You have memory or thinking concerns, but you can still manage daily tasks.
- You do not have significant health conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, lung disease, or cancer.
- You have not taken certain medications (steroids, antibiotics, allergy/asthma drugs) in the past month.
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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