Chewing gum may be the surprising new tool to recover smell and taste
NCT ID NCT07498062
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested whether chewing flavored gum twice a day for 12 weeks could help people recover their sense of smell and taste. Thirty adults with smell or taste loss were split into three groups: one chewed flavored gum, one smelled liquid flavors, and one waited. The study aimed to see if this approach is practical and worth testing in a larger trial.
What this could mean
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Active substance
chewing gum with flavor
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, at-home method to help people regain their sense of smell and taste after loss.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 30 people. It is designed to test feasibility, not effectiveness, so results may not lead to a proven treatment.
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University of Nottingham
Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 5RD, United Kingdom