Clinical trials: Olfaction
Olfactory Impairment
The Efficacy of Modified Olfactory Training for Patients With Olfactory Dysfunction
The goal of this clinical trial is to validate the effectiveness of the modified olfactory training device, the main questions it aims to answer are: Is it possible that the device can treat olfactory disorders in adults?…
- Trial name
- NCT06353139
- Testing
- Modified olfactory training device
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking University Third Hospital
Post-viral Anosmia, Anosmia
SniffTrain: Effectiveness of Sniff Training in the Treatment of Post-Viral Anosmia
The purpose of this study is to learn whether a structured smell training program (called "sniff training") can help improve sense of smell and quality of life in people who have experienced a reduced or lost sense of smell…
- Conditions
- Post-viral Anosmia, Anosmia, Hyposmia
- Trial name
- NCT07857083
- Testing
- Sniff Training Kits
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 204 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Parkinson's Disease
Therapeutic Potential for Intranasal Levodopa in Parkinson's Disease -Off Reversal
A Phase IIa, Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled, Single Dose, Safety and Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Study of INP103 (POD L-dopa) Administered in the Presence of Decarboxylase Inhibitor to L-dopa Responsive…
- Trial name
- THOR201 (NCT03541356)
- Testing
- L-dopa 35 mg, L-dopa 70mg, L-dopa 140 mg
- Where
- 5 sites in Australia
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Impel Pharmaceuticals
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Mild Cognitive Impairment
LIGHT-MCI Trial: GLP-1 Agonist, SGLT2 Inhibitor, and DPP-4 Inhibitor for MCI Remission in Type 2 Diabetes
This is an investigator-led prospective, randomized, open label, parallel study to explore and evaluate the therapeutic effects of Liraglutide, Empagliflozin and Linagliptin on the cognitive function in T2DM patients with mild…
- Trial name
- LIGHT-MCI (NCT05313529)
- Testing
- Liraglutide, Empagliflozin, Linagliptin
- Where
- 5 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 396 people
- Sponsor
- The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School
Breast Cancer, Esophageal Cancer
Pemetrexed Disodium and Docetaxel in Treating Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as docetaxel, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells of by stopping them from dividing.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01172028
- Testing
- Taxotere (Docetaxel), Alimta (Pemetrexed)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Olfactory Dysfunction, Covid19
Acupuncture for Olfactory Dysfunction in Infected COVID-19 Patients
In this a 12-week, single blinded, randomized sham controlled, and cross-over clinical trial. It will be conducted to explore the safety and efficacy of acupuncture for olfactory dysfunction in infected COVID-19 patients in Hong…
- Trial name
- NCT04959747
- Testing
- acupuncture
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Hong Kong Baptist University
Bladder Cancer, Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
High-dose ICE With Amifostine
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the combination of amifostine and high dose chemotherapy with blood stem cell support. Amifostine is a druf developed to protect normal tissues against the toxicities of chemotherapy and…
- Conditions
- Bladder Cancer, Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Carcinoma of Unknown Primary, Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT00003657
- Testing
- filgrastim, Amifostine, Carboplatin
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Olfaction Disorders
Study of EEG and Nasal Stimulus in Olfactory Disorders
Neuroscent aims to analyze EEG signals induced by olfactory stimuli in individuals with normal and impaired olfactory functions, with a focus on patients with tinnitus.
- Trial name
- SENSO (NCT06589375)
- Testing
- Sniffin'Sticks
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Chronic Rhinosinusitis Phenotype With Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Smell Loss
Olfactory Cleft Obstruction and Electrophysiological Field Potentials Predict Olfactory Restoration by Dupilumab in CRSwNP Patients.
The goal of this observational study is to learn what can predict the return of the sense of smell in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps being treated with dupilumab.
- Trial name
- NCT06892704
- Testing
- Dupilumab - Standard Dose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Human Olfactory Amygdala
Characterization of Human Olfactory Amygdala Subregions
We aim to better understand the subregions of the human amygdala that receive direct projections from the olfactory bulb
- Trial name
- NCT04699799
- Testing
- Present odors to participants while recording brain activity
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Anosmia, Covid19
COVID-19 Anosmia Study
To capture the natural history of COVID-19 associated olfactory dysfunction as measured by two patient reported outcome measures (SNOT-22, QOD-NS) and a 6-week BSIT with a comparison to an intervention arm receiving daily omega-3…
- Trial name
- NCT04495816
- Testing
- Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 139 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity
Effects of Liraglutid, Dapagliflozin and Acarbose on the Cognitive Function, Olfactory Function, and Odor-induced Brain Activation in Overweight/Obese T2DM Patients Controlled Inadequately With Metformin Monotherapy.
This is a prospective, randomized, open label, parallel, 16-week study to explore and evaluate the therapeutic effects of liraglutid, dapagliflozin and acarbose on the cognitive function, olfactory function, and odor-induced…
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT03961659
- Testing
- Liraglutid, Dapagliflozin, Acarbose
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School
Alzheimer Disease, Smell Loss
Olfactory Biopsies
This research study aims to investigate the function of the olfactory lining in the nasal cavity and its potential alterations in both healthy and diseased conditions. The olfactory lining is involved in the sense of smell.
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Smell Loss, Smell Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT07021040
- Testing
- olfactory testing, Odor stimulation, Olfactory biopsy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Olfaction Disorders, Sinusitis
Trial of Directed High-dose Nasal Steroids on Residual Smell Loss in Sinus Patients After Sinus Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine if a trial of directed high-dose nasal steroids improves residual smell loss in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis following sinus surgery.
- Conditions
- Olfaction Disorders, Sinusitis, Paranasal Sinus Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT01814618
- Testing
- Budesonide Respules
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Chronic Migraine, Olfactory Acuity
Smell Sensitivity in Chronic Migraine: A Case-Control Study
Olfactory impairment is a common symptom of neurologic disorders and may be related to dopaminergic dysfunction. Studies show that patients with migraine show increased sensitivity to light and sound.
- Trial name
- NCT01687088
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection
Assesment of Olfactory Disorders and Performance of a New Olfactory Test in Children With Congenital CMV
CMV lesions were found in the olfactory system of children with congenital CMV infection but no study has hitherto examined the impact of congenital CMV infection on olfaction.
- Trial name
- INFECSMELL (NCT02782988)
- Testing
- olfactory tests, otoacoustic emissions (OAE)
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut Pasteur
Covid19
A Simplified Test to Assess Flavor in COVID-19 Patients
The Flavor test has been developed and validated by our group to assess retro-nasal olfactory performances. The original flavor test has been simplified, with the great advantage to be self-administrable for COVID-19 patients in…
- Trial name
- NCT04840966
- Testing
- Flavor test, Self-assesment questionnaire
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- Federico II University
Elderly People Hospitalized
Prospective Study on Appetite Stimulation by Culinary Scents in the Elderly People
Undernutrition affects 2 million people in France, including 400,000 elderly people living at home and 270,000 in nursing homes. It leads to increased morbidity, dependency and mortality.
- Trial name
- APPETIT-SENS (NCT06530628)
- Testing
- Adult patients resident in Pavillon C of the Pierre Garraud Hospital
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Olfactory Change After Chemo-radiotherapy for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
This is an observational cohort study aimed to explore the changes of olfactory function at multiple time points from baseline to 1 year after radiotherapy among the local advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients.
- Trial name
- NCT05146050
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- Sun Yat-sen University
Parkinson Disease, Parkinsonian Syndrome
A Study of the Sense of Smell in Relatives of Parkinson's Disease Patients
In this study, individuals complete and return a mail survey, specifically a 40 item scratch and sniff smell test.
- Trial name
- NCT00096876
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders