Sniff your way to better memory? new trial tests smell training for Alzheimer's risk
NCT ID NCT06825403
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a simple smell training program can improve memory, thinking, and daily function in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a condition that often precedes Alzheimer's disease. Thirty participants will either do smell exercises or visual memory exercises at home for 10 minutes a day over 3 months. Researchers will measure changes in smell ability, cognitive tests, and everyday activities to see if this approach could be a helpful early intervention.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Olfactory memory training (smell exercises)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, at-home way to boost memory and thinking skills in people at risk for Alzheimer's.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study with only 30 participants. It may not show clear benefits, and any improvements might not last beyond the training period.
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New York State Psychiatric Institute
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10032, United States
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