Modified smell training for smell loss after a virus
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study tests a new way of doing smell training to help people whose sense of smell has not recovered after a viral illness. It may help you smell things better again.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- Your sense of smell got worse after a cold, flu, or other respiratory infection.
- You do not smoke.
- You have not taken certain medications (like steroids, antibiotics, or allergy pills) in the past 4 weeks.
- You are willing to sign a consent form to join the study.
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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