SCENT ROUTE TO BRAIN REVEALED? NEW STUDY TRACKS ODOR IN SPINAL FLUID

NCT ID NCT06370845

First seen May 20, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether a natural smell can be detected in the fluid around the brain after people inhale it. Researchers will compare lean and obese participants to see if body weight affects this process. The goal is to understand how smells enter the brain, not to treat any condition.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University Hospital Basel

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    Basel, 4031, Switzerland

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  • University Hospital of Basel

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    Basel, 4031, Switzerland

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