Lichen planus may mess with your sense of smell and taste, study finds
NCT ID NCT07570706
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at whether lichen planus, a chronic inflammatory condition, affects smell and taste. 88 adults (patients and healthy controls) took smell and taste tests and had oral and nasal exams. The goal was to see if mucosal involvement is linked to sensory changes, which could improve future care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors better understand and manage smell and taste problems in people with lichen planus.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study, so it only shows possible links—not proof of cause or treatment. Results may not apply to everyone with lichen planus.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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S.B.U. Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Istanbul, 34098, Turkey (Türkiye)
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