Using a new device to improve sense of smell in older adults
SPLENDOR-OA; Scents of Progress: Leveraging a Novel Device for Olfactory Training in Older Adults
This study is testing a new device to see if it can help older adults improve their sense of smell and overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 60 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Johns Hopkins University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Baltimore, Maryland) |
| Trial ID | NCT06733636 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of ScentCare, a novel olfactory training device, in enhancing olfactory function and overall well-being in older adults experiencing olfactory dysfunction. Participants will be randomly assigned to either use the ScentCare device or solve Sudoku puzzles for three months, with their olfactory abilities assessed before and after the intervention. The study also includes surveys to evaluate quality of life, cognitive function, and compliance with the training regimen. By standardizing olfactory training, the researchers hope to provide a more effective rehabilitation method for those with smell loss.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are English-speaking adults aged 60 and older with diminished or lost sense of smell who have not previously undergone smell training.
Not a fit: Patients with sensitivity to the scents used in the study or those diagnosed with congenital anosmia may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved olfactory function and quality of life for older adults with smell loss.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that olfactory training can be beneficial, but the use of a standardized device like ScentCare is a novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults 60 years of age or older. * English-speaking patients. * Patients with a diminished or lost sense of smell. * Patients who have not done smell training before Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who are sensitive to any of the scents used in the study. * Patients with a diagnosis of congenital anosmia.
Where this trial is running
Baltimore, Maryland
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery — Baltimore, Maryland, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Nicholas Rowan, M.D. — Johns Hopkins University, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- Study coordinator: Wassim Najjar, M.D.
- Email: wnajjar1@jh.edu
- Phone: 443-997-6467
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.