Smell and aging study
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study looks at why sense of smell changes as people get older. By participating, you may help researchers better understand smell loss in aging, which could lead to earlier detection of health issues.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 50 years old or older.
- You can follow instructions and understand the consent process in English.
- You can complete tasks that involve seeing, hearing, or moving — or you have help or assistive devices to do them.
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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