Study of Chemosensory Enhancement Through Neuromodulation Training (SCENT for Long COVID)

Recruiting Phase 2 Phase 3 Interventional Study
Smell Dysfunction Olfactory Disorder Long COVID
Pivotal Trial This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 65
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 2/3
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
145 (estimated)
Sponsor
Medical University of South Carolina · Other
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About This Trial
Persistent smell loss that can include diminished or distorted smell function is a common symptom of long COVID syndrome. There are limited treatment options for long COVID-related smell loss. This study aims to determine the efficacy of two at-home treatments, smell training and non-invasive trigeminal nerve stimulation. This study requires participants to conduct daily at-home treatment sessions…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * treatment-seeking for COVID-related persistent SL (anosmia, hyposmia, phantosmia or parosmia) * at least 1-month from SARS-coV-2 PCR-positive and/or rapid home-positive tests * normal sense of smell prior to COVID * naïve to both smell training (ST) and trigeminal nerve stimul…
Contacts

Bernadette M. Cortese, Ph.D.

843-792-6922

corteseb@musc.edu

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