Using a new device to improve sense of smell in older adults

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• 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

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.