NCT06733636 Scents of Progress: Leveraging a Novel Device for Olfactory Training in Older Adults
| NCT ID | NCT06733636 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Johns Hopkins University |
| Condition | Olfactory Dysfunction |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-04-15 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-12-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
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This trial targets 60 participants in total. It began in 2025-04-15 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-31.
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Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if ScentCare, a novel olfactory training device and accompanying companion web-based application, will lead to improved olfactory and well-being outcomes in elderly patients with Olfactory Dysfunction (OD). The main question it aims to answer is: \- What effect does the olfactory training device (ScentCare) and accompanying companion web-based application have on olfaction? Researchers will compare ScentCare to solving Sudoku puzzles to see the effects of olfactory training using this novel device on olfaction. Previous studies have used Sudoku puzzles when studying the effect of smell training. Since smell training is thought to work by stimulating and engaging higher order cognition, Sudoku is a suitable activity for participants in the control group since it serves as a correlate with similar degree of stimulation. Participants will: * Use ScentCare (intervention) or solve Sudoku puzzles (control) twice daily for 3 months. * Visit the clinic twice, once upon enrollment and once three months later. * Complete a formal smell test using Sniffin' Sticks smell test at the beginning of the study and again at the end of the study (3 months) during the initial and follow up visit. * Complete questionnaires at the beginning of the study and again at the end of the study (3 months) during the initial and follow up visit.
Eligibility Criteria
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.
Contact & Investigator
Nicholas Rowan, M.D.
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Johns Hopkins University, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06733636 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 60 Years or older, studying Olfactory Dysfunction. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06733636 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06733636 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at wnajjar1@jh.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06733636 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Baltimore, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06733636 clinical trial?
NCT06733636 is sponsored by Johns Hopkins University. The principal investigator is Nicholas Rowan, M.D. at Johns Hopkins University, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. The trial plans to enroll 60 participants.