Using osteopathic treatment to help recover smell after COVID-19

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 study investigates the effectiveness of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) in helping individuals regain their sense of smell after experiencing anosmia due to COVID-19. The primary objective is to assess whether OMT can improve olfactory perception in these patients, while a secondary objective focuses on the duration of any improvements observed. Participants will receive either OMT or a sham treatment to evaluate the potential benefits of this intervention. The study aims to address a significant gap in treatment options for those suffering from loss of smell post-COVID-19.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Positive COVID-19 test or diagnoses
* Self-reported deficiency in sense of smell

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age under 18 years
* Pregnancy
* Any findings on the osteopathic screening/evaluation that would hinder the effectiveness or increase the risk associated with OA decompression
* Any medication that interferes with the sense of smell (intranasal zinc, intranasal antihistamines, intranasal corticosteroids)
* Allergic rhinitis
* Use of oral corticosteroids or antihistamines.

Where it's running

• Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
  Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Thomas P Eiting, Ph.D
• Email: teiting@burrell.edu
• Phone: 575-674-2245

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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.