Clinical trials: Olfaction Disorders, open to volunteers
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
Boosting Olfactory and Sensory Training Study (BOOST)
The goal of this study is to examine two types of olfactory interventions (conventional olfactory training vs scented marker training) in adults with HIV. The two research questions are: 1.
- Trial name
- BOOST (NCT07221123)
- Testing
- Conventional Smell Training Group, Scented Marker Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Cancer
Rehabilitation of Taste and Smell Disorders Associated With Chemotherapy Using Aromatherapy
Changes in taste and smell can occur during chemotherapy treatment. These chemotherapy-related side effects can negatively impact patients' quality of life and diet.
- Trial name
- AGORA (NCT07041710)
- Testing
- experimental in day hospital, taste and smell disorders questionnaire
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Médipôle Lyon-Villeurbanne
Metastatic Olfactory Neuroblastoma
A Phase 2 Study Of Zanzalintinib For Patients With Recurrent Or Metastatic Olfactory Neuroblastoma
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if zanzalintinib can help to control recurrent/metastatic ONB. The safety of zanzalintinib will also be studied.
- Trial name
- NCT07527169
- Testing
- Zanzalintinib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Olfactory Dysfunction, Anosmia
Topical Versus Injection PRP for Olfactory Dysfunction
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether two different delivery methods of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can improve olfactory function in adults with persistent olfactory dysfunction lasting more than…
- Conditions
- Olfactory Dysfunction, Anosmia, Hyposmia
- Trial name
- TOP-IN (NCT07151703)
- Testing
- Intranasal Injection of Autologous PRP, Carrier-Assisted Topical Application of Autologous PRP, platelet-rich plasma
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
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
Olfactory Dysfunction, Smell Loss
Scents of Progress: Leveraging a Novel Device for Olfactory Training in Older Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if ScentCare, a novel olfactory training device and accompanying companion web-based application, will lead to improved olfactory and well-being outcomes in elderly patients with…
- Conditions
- Olfactory Dysfunction, Smell Loss, Anosmia, Hyposmia
- Trial name
- SPLENDOR-OA (NCT06733636)
- Testing
- Sudoku Puzzles, ScentCare (Olfactory Training Device)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
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
Perioperative Neurocognitive Disorder
Treatment of Perioperative Neurocognitive Disorders With Olfactory Enrichment
Perioperative neurocognitive disorder (PND) is one of the most common postoperative complications among elderly patients. However, the mechanism and targeted intervention of PND remains unclear.
- Trial name
- NCT06488807
- Testing
- Olfactory Enrichment
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 686 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai 10th People's Hospital
Healthy, Olfaction
Olfactory Transcranial Focused Ultrasound
This study investigates the causal effects of low-intensity transcranial focused ultrasound (tFUS) on odor valence perception and odor-elicited avoidance behaviors in healthy adults.
- Trial name
- O-tFUS (NCT07658365)
- Testing
- transcranial focused ultrasound (tFUS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Spinal Cord Injury, Neurological Conditions
Olfactory Cell Transplantation and Intensive Rehabilitation to Repair Chronic Spinal Cord Injury
This is a randomised, blinded and controlled Phase I trial to measure the safety, feasibility and efficacy of a combined cell transplantation and intensive rehabilitation intervention to treat spinal cord injury.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Neurological Conditions, Rehabilitation Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT07596563
- Testing
- Olfactory Ensheathing Cell, biological intervention, rehabilitation
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Dr Brent McMonagle
Idiopathic Anosmia, Idiopathic Hyposmia
Alpha-synuclein Rt-quic and Neurologic Symptoms in Persons With idiOpathic anosMiA
Test of early warning signs and RT-QuIC in patients with idiopathic olfactory dysfunction
- Conditions
- Idiopathic Anosmia, Idiopathic Hyposmia, Idiopathic Olfactory Dysfunction
- Trial name
- AROMA (NCT05740683)
- Testing
- RT-QuiC
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Danish Dementia Research Centre
Hyposmia, COVID-19
Olfactory Training as a Treatment for Olfactory Dysfunction Post COVID-19
Olfactory dysfunction is a defining symptom of COVID-19 infection. Studies have demonstrated improved olfaction in patients with post infectious olfactory dysfunction after an olfactory training (OT).
- Conditions
- Hyposmia, COVID-19, Parosmia, Anosmia
- Trial name
- OTTODC19 (NCT05384561)
- Testing
- Smell training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Disorders of Consciousness Due to Severe Brain Injury
Consciousness Prognosis Evaluation Using Olfactory Stimulations in Comatose Patients)
The goal of this observational study is to determine whether the clinical response to olfactory stimulation (known as the "sniff" response) can help predict 3-month neurological outcomes in ICU patients with persistent disorders…
- Trial name
- CEOS (NCT07127224)
- Testing
- Olfactory stimulation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier St Anne
Metastatic Chondrosarcoma, Locally Advanced Chondrosarcoma
Enasidenib in IDH2-Mutated Malignant Sinonasal and Skull Base Tumors
Background: Cancers of the nasal cavity or skull base are rare. They often are not diagnosed until they are at an advanced stage, and they often spread to other parts of the body.
- Conditions
- Metastatic Chondrosarcoma, Locally Advanced Chondrosarcoma, Metastatic Sinonasal Adenocarcinoma, Locally Advanced Sinonasal Adenocarcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT06176989
- Testing
- Enasidenib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Smell Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS)
Cognitive and Immunologic Profiles of Patients With Olfactory Dysfunction After Smell Training
A research study to assess the baseline olfactory function, mental health status, clinical severity, and immunological profile in patients with smell loss.
- Trial name
- CIPOD (NCT07681973)
- Testing
- Smell Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Smell Dysfunction, Olfactory Disorder
Study of Chemosensory Enhancement Through Neuromodulation Training (SCENT for Long COVID)
Persistent smell loss that can include diminished or distorted smell function is a common symptom of long COVID syndrome. There are limited treatment options for long COVID-related smell loss.
- Conditions
- Smell Dysfunction, Olfactory Disorder, Long COVID
- Trial name
- NCT05855369
- Testing
- Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation (TNS), Active Smell Training (ST)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 145 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD), Olfactory Dysfunction
The Efficacy of Modified Olfactory Training for MCI High-Risk Individuals
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 delay the progression of MCI in older…
- Conditions
- Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD), Olfactory Dysfunction, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), ELDERLY PEOPLE
- Trial name
- NCT06821828
- Testing
- Modified olfactory training device, Conventional olfactory training device
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University Third Hospital
Alcohol Withdrawal, Anxiety
Comparison of the Effect on Anxiety of Combining Hypnosis and Aromatherapy Through Olfactory Anchoring Versus Standard Care in Patients Undergoing Alcohol Withdrawal
According to a meta-analysis published in 2019, hypnosis has demonstrated positive effects in the treatment of certain mental illnesses, particularly anxiety.
- Trial name
- ASHA (NCT07444255)
- Testing
- Usual treatment, Experimental treatment
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
Anosmia, Inflammatory Anosmia
Intranasal Platelet-Rich Plasma With or Without Topical Insulin for Post-Inflammatory Anosmia
This study evaluates whether adding topical insulin to intranasal platelet-rich plasma (PRP) improves smell recovery in adults with post-inflammatory anosmia.
- Trial name
- PRP-I RCT (NCT07383415)
- Testing
- Intranasal PRP Plus Topical Insulin
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Amin Javer
Nasal Obstruction
Nasal Obstruction and Olfactory Losses
About 13% of US adults, some 30 million people, suffer from nasal sinus disease. Although nasal obstruction and smell loss are two of the major symptoms of the disease that are crucial to disease management, currently there is a…
- Trial name
- NCT05920330
- Testing
- Nasal Plug
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 330 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University