Could your nose warn of a rare heart disease?
NCT ID NCT04661800
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study checked how common smell and taste problems are in 51 people with cardiac amyloidosis, a rare disease where abnormal proteins build up in the heart. Researchers used a simple smell test called Sniffin' Sticks to measure these senses. The goal was to see if these issues could help spot the disease earlier, before heart symptoms get serious.
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 smell and taste loss are common early signs, doctors might use them to catch cardiac amyloidosis sooner.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study—it only measures the problem, not a treatment. Results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris - CHU HENRI MONDOR
Créteil, 94010, France
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