Smell training gets a boost: steroid drops show promise for Post-Infection smell loss
NCT ID NCT07386860
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding steroid nasal drops to standard smell training can improve smell function in people who lost their sense of smell after an infection (like a cold or COVID-19). 100 adults with impaired smell will receive either steroid drops plus training or placebo drops plus training. The goal is to see if the combination leads to better smell recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- steroid nasal drops
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a simple, accessible treatment to help people regain their sense of smell after an infection.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (100 participants) and the improvement may be modest. Steroid drops can cause minor side effects like nosebleeds or irritation.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dawei Wu
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100191, China
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