Clinical trials: Olfaction
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Brain Olfactory Pathways in Prader-Willi Syndrome
Studying the cerebral activity of children with Prader-Willi Syndrom (PWS) when the study propose to them nasal activations.
- Trial name
- PRADOL (NCT07006207)
- Testing
- olfactory stimulation, functional MRI
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Toulouse
Obesity, Overweight
The Effects of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists on Chemosensory Function and Ingestive Behavior
The goal of this study is to explore whether of GLP-1 receptor agonist use is associated with differences in taste, smell, food preferences, appetite, food cravings, and responses to food cues in adults.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Overweight, Taste Perception, Olfaction
- Trial name
- NCT07611201
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Purdue University
Anosmia, Head Trauma
NAC for Head Trauma-induced Anosmia
This study will compare administration of N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) versus placebo for the treatment of olfactory loss due to head injury.
- Trial name
- NCT03680911
- Testing
- N Acetyl Cysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Anosmia
Coronavirus Smell Therapy for Anosmia Recovery
As the COVID-19 pandemic spread around the world, anosmia and dysgeusia were quickly recognized as two of the key presenting symptoms.
- Trial name
- Co-STAR (NCT04422275)
- Testing
- Budesonide, High-Concentration Essential Oil, Low-Concentration Essential Oil
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
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
Hospitalism
Immersive Sensory Projections for Hospitalized Patients
The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of adding three sensory elements (visual, auditory, olfactory) on reducing discomfort in patients hospitalized in the intensive care unit/continuing care unit.
- Trial name
- IHP (NCT06577870)
- Testing
- Hospitalization in intensive care or continuing care unit
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 208 people
- Sponsor
- GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche
Anosmia
Does Cardiopulmonary Bypass Change Olfaction?
The loss of the sense of smell, anosmia, can have profound effects on the lives of those who suffer from it. In our clinical practice, we have encountered several patients complaining of anosmia after recently undergoing surgery…
- Trial name
- Anosmia (NCT02179554)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Sponsor
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Post-viral Anosmia, Post-traumatic Anosmia
Self-assessment of Olfactory Disorders for French Speaking Patients
Sense of smell disorders are common and are said to affect up to 20% of the general population. They are often disabling and have a real impact on the quality of life.
- Conditions
- Post-viral Anosmia, Post-traumatic Anosmia, Chronic Rhinosinusitis, Idiopathic Anosmia
- Trial name
- VIF-DOR (NCT04705805)
- Testing
- Self-assessment of olfactory disorders through two questionnaires.
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 135 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
Breast Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer
S0716 Vandetanib and Docetaxel in Treating Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Vandetanib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth and by blocking blood flow to the tumor.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Lung Cancer, Prostate Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00937417
- Testing
- docetaxel, vandetanib, proteomic profiling
- Sponsor
- SWOG Cancer Research Network
Chronic Sinusitis
Effects of Anti-IgE Antibody Omalizumab on Patients With Chronic Sinusitis
We propose to study the effects of Xolair on patients with chronic sinusitis with or without nasal polyps. Because of the similarities between the inflammatory processes found in asthmas and rhinitis to those found in chronic…
- Trial name
- NCT00603785
- Testing
- Xolair
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Very Low Birth Weight Infant
Olfactory Stimulation for Very Low Birth Weight Infants
This is a RCT study examining whether odor administration to mothers of very low birth weight infants promotes stabilization of vital signs compared with common nursing care.
- Trial name
- NCT05406804
- Testing
- Olfactory stimulation, Routine nursing care
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Fudan University
Olfactory Disorder, Anosmia
Smell Changes & Efficacy of Nasal Theophylline
This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of nasal theophylline irrigation in treating smell loss related to a viral respiratory infection.
- Conditions
- Olfactory Disorder, Anosmia, Viral Infection, Theophylline Causing Adverse Effects in Therapeutic Use
- Trial name
- SCENT (NCT03990766)
- Testing
- Theophylline, Saline Nasal
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma
Long-Term Longitudinal QoL in Patients Undergoing EEA
This is a prospective longitudinal study to access postoperative 2-year quality of life in patients who undergo endonasal endoscopic approach surgeries of the skull base.
- Conditions
- Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Rathke Cleft Cysts, Chordoma
- Trial name
- NCT04087902
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Parosmia
Vitamin D Nasal Drops in Post COVID-19 Parosmia
The current study will be a pilot study for a randomized controlled trial conducted on patients recruited from the outpatient clinic of the Otorhinolaryngology Department, Menoufia Faculty of Medicine To evaluate the effect of…
- Trial name
- NCT05269017
- Testing
- Vitamin D3, Budesonide nasal spray
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Menoufia University
Cognitive Function
Sensory Enrichment for Older Adults
This study evaluates the efficacy of multi-odorant enrichment on cognitive skills, olfactory function, and quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT03914989
- Testing
- olfactory enrichment (essential oils)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Pulmonary Hypertension
Exhaled Breath Olfactory Signature of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
In this prospective case-control study, the investigators will evaluate the diagnostic performance of a novel electronic nose (E-nose) for the detection of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH). This study is designed to: 1.
- Trial name
- SNOOPY2 (NCT02782026)
- Testing
- Exhaled Breath Olfactory Signature (Artificial Nose)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 273 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Breast Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer
Using Traditional Acupuncture in the Management of Cancer Treatment Related Lymphoedema
RATIONALE: Acupuncture and moxibustion may improve well-being and quality of life in patients with lymphedema caused by breast cancer or head, neck, and throat cancer.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Lymphedema
- Trial name
- AMWELL-SL (NCT00828516)
- Testing
- Acupuncture and moxibustion
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Bacterial Vaginoses
Evaluate the Safety of a Single Oral Dose of Solosec™ (Secnidazole) 2g for the Treatment of Adolescent Girls With BV
A multi-center, open-label study to evaluate the treatment of one oral dose of 2g Solosec™ (Secnidazole) in adolescent girls with BV
- Trial name
- NCT03937869
- Testing
- Secnidazole
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lupin Research Inc
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
Changes in Olfactory Behavior Across Different Contexts Associated With Different Amygdala Subregions
Characterization of Human Olfactory Amygdala Subregions exp2
We aim to better understand the functions of the subregions of the human amygdala that receive direct projections from the olfactory bulb
- Trial name
- NCT07074574
- Testing
- Present odors to participants while recording brain activity using fMRI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University