Can sniffing scents lift your mood? study investigates

NCT ID NCT03605524

Summary

This study tested whether daily smell training could improve mood and emotional perception in people with depressive symptoms. 150 participants, including healthy people and those diagnosed with depression, practiced smelling different odors daily for 3 months. Researchers measured changes in smell ability, emotional responses, and depression scores to see if the training helped.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UMR 1253 IBrain, University, Tours

    Tours, 37032, France

  • University Psychiatric Clinic, University hospital,Tours

    Tours, 37044, France

  • University health service, University ,Tours

    Tours, 37000, France

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