Smell training for loss of smell in sinus patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether smell training can improve your sense of smell and affect your immune system. It is for people with chronic sinus inflammation and nasal polyps who have lost their sense of smell.
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Who can take part
- You have chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps
- You have lost your sense of smell from any cause except head injury or a tumor
- You are 18 years or older
- You do not have autoimmune diseases, cystic fibrosis, or ciliary disorders
- Your nasal polyps affect both sides of your nose
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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