Nose plugs could be the secret to smelling again

NCT ID NCT06142565

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tested a new way to help people who lost some sense of smell after a virus like COVID-19. 120 adults with reduced smell did smell training at home for two months. One group used regular methods, while the other used scented nose plugs. The goal was to see if the nose plugs made training easier and more effective.

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Locations

  • Karolinska Institutet

    Solna, Stockholm County, 17177, Sweden

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