Acupuncture for smell loss after head injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether acupuncture can help people who lost their sense of smell after a head injury. If you are between 18 and 60 and have not had certain treatments recently, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You lost your sense of smell after a head injury (not from a cold or other illness).
- You have not had acupuncture, smell-related medications, or smell training in the past month.
- You are generally stable after the injury and can cooperate with treatment and check-ups.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you do not have certain nasal or brain conditions.
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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