Can a simple test predict when smell returns?
NCT ID NCT06892704
First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 30 people with chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps who are starting dupilumab, a medication that can help restore smell. Researchers want to see if the degree of nasal blockage or specific electrical signals from the brain can predict who will regain their sense of smell. Participants will be monitored for six months with smell tests and nasal assessments.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dupilumab
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors predict which patients with nasal polyps and smell loss will regain their sense of smell with dupilumab treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study, not a treatment trial. It aims to find predictors, not prove that dupilumab works for smell loss.
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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
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