Smell training after sinus surgery
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study tests a special smell training program to see if it helps improve your sense of smell after sinus surgery. The training involves regularly smelling different scents to help your nose recover.
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Who can take part
- You must have chronic sinusitis without nasal polyps.
- You had sinus surgery about 3 months ago.
- A test confirms you have a reduced sense of smell.
- Your smell loss is not from another cause like injury or infection.
- You are not pregnant or planning pregnancy during the study.
- You can commit to the study and follow instructions.
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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