Clinical trials: Olfaction
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
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
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
Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Esthesioneuroblastoma
Phase 2 Study of Bintrafusp Alfa in Recurrent/Metastatic Olfactory Neuroblastoma (BARON).
Background: Olfactory neuroblastoma (ONB) is a rare cancer of the nasal cavity. At diagnosis, it is usually locally advanced. It tends to spread to the neck. Sometimes it spreads to the lungs and bones.
- Conditions
- Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Esthesioneuroblastoma, Neoplasm of the Nasal Cavity
- Trial name
- NCT05012098
- Testing
- Bintrafusp alfa/M7824, Ibuprofen, PET scan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Fibromyalgia
Evaluation of Smell and Taste in Fibromyalgia
Patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome according to 2016 ACR criteria and 18-70 years old healthy subjects will be included in the study. Their smell and taste will be assessed with sniffin sticks and taste strips.
- Trial name
- NCT03823937
- Testing
- Sniffin' Sticks test and Taste strips
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
Treatment of Olfactory Dysfunction in Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
People with allergies frequently complain of a loss or reduction in the sense of smell. In this study, the investigators propose to perform a randomized, double blind, placebo controlled parallel study of subjects with nasal…
- Trial name
- NCT00361439
- Testing
- Mometasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Anosmia, Hyposmia
Stellate Ganglion Block for COVID-19-Induced Olfactory Dysfunction
Chronic olfactory dysfunction from the COVID-19 pandemic is a growing public health crisis with up to 1.2 million people in the Unites States affected.
- Conditions
- Anosmia, Hyposmia, Parosmia, Olfactory Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT05445921
- Testing
- Stellate Ganglion Block
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
End Stage Renal Disease, Olfactory Disorders
Helping Olfaction and Nutrition On Renal Replacement
This clinical trial examines whether nasal theophylline administration can improve olfaction and nutrition in hemodialysis patients.
- Trial name
- HONORR (NCT02479451)
- Testing
- Theophylline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
COVID-19
Validation of a Rapid Quantitative Test for Loss of Smell in COVID-19 Subjects
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance of a non-invasive olfactory device as a rapid indicator of COVID-19 in positive subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT04431908
- Testing
- olfactory device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,320 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Head and Neck Cancer, Mucositis
Doxepin Hydrochloride in Treating Oral Mucositis Pain in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy With or Without Chemotherapy
RATIONALE: Doxepin hydrochloride may be an effective treatment for oral mucositis pain in patients undergoing radiation therapy with or without chemotherapy.
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Mucositis, Oral Complications of Radiation Therapy, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT01156142
- Testing
- doxepin hydrochloride
- Where
- 120 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 155 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
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
COVID-19, Olfactory Disorder
Efficacy of Gabapentin for Post-Covid-19 Olfactory Dysfunction
This study will investigate the efficacy of oral gabapentin in olfactory improvement following Covid-19- associated olfactory dysfunction. This is a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial.
- Conditions
- COVID-19, Olfactory Disorder, Anosmia, Hyposmia
- Trial name
- GRACE (NCT05184192)
- Testing
- Gabapentin gelatin capsules 300mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Perceptual Olfactory Bias
Perceptual Retraining to Reduce Suicide Risk
The study will use a prospective design consisting of three phases. The phases are: 1. the development of the perceptual retraining treatment (PRT), 2. the evaluation of the treatment's feasibility and acceptability, and 3.
- Trial name
- PRS (NCT02845700)
- Testing
- Perceptual Retraining Treatment
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
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
Post Acute Sequelae Covid-19 Hyposmia
Directed Topical Drug Delivery for Treatment for PASC Hyposmia
This is a phase II randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy of topical intranasal treatment of beclomethasone vs. placebo for improved olfactory function.
- Trial name
- NCT05970731
- Testing
- Beclomethasone, Microsponge
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Skull Base Pathology
Olfactory Function Following Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Surgery
The purpose of this study is to compare a subject's sense of smell before and after endoscopic endonasal surgery to remove a skull base abnormality (i.e.
- Trial name
- UPSIT (NCT02165969)
- Testing
- endoscopic endonasal surgery with UPSIT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Ricardo L. Carrau, MD
COVID-19
Smell in COVID-19 and Efficacy of Nasal Theophylline (SCENT 3)
The purpose of this Phase II trial is to test the effectiveness of intranasal theophylline irrigations for the treatment of COVID-19 related smell dysfunction.
- Trial name
- NCT05947643
- Testing
- theophylline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Alzheimer Disease, Neurodegenerative Diseases
Smell, Voice and Nasal Swabs as Markers for Neuro-degenerative Disorders
Degenerative dementias including Alzheimer's Disease (AD), Parkinson's Disease with Dementia (PDD), Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB), Frontotemporal Dementias (FTLD), Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD) and Progressive Supranuclear…
- Trial name
- NCT03299062
- Testing
- Cytology and Immunohistochemistry
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Head and Neck Cancer, Mucositis Oral
GM-CSF Mouthwash for Preventing and Treating Mucositis in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer
GM-CSF may protect normal cells from the side effects, such as mucositis, of radiation therapy and may help damaged tissue heal faster after radiation therapy.
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Mucositis Oral, Radiation Toxicity, Tongue Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00293462
- Testing
- sargramostim, oral salt and soda mouthwash
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- Marilyn Dodd
Covid19, Anosmia
Study of Hesperidin Therapy on COVID-19 Symptoms (HESPERIDIN)
The main aim of this study is to determine the effects of short-term treatment with hesperidin on COVID-19 symptoms in comparison with a placebo.
- Conditions
- Covid19, Anosmia, Fever, Cough
- Trial name
- Hesperidin (NCT04715932)
- Testing
- Hesperidin
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 216 people
- Sponsor
- Montreal Heart Institute