Can a smell test spot COVID? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT05040659

First seen Mar 17, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study involves 1,000 participants who use special smell cards at home to measure their sense of smell. The goal is to see if these tests can reliably detect smell loss caused by COVID-19 and track recovery over time. Results may help design future treatments for smell problems.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02129, United States

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