Asthma drug shows promise for lost smell after head trauma
NCT ID NCT07171021
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether theophylline, an asthma drug, could help people who lost their sense of smell after a head injury. 158 patients who had not improved with standard treatments took theophylline or a placebo, plus did smell training for 6 months. The goal was to see if their ability to identify and detect odors improved.
What this could mean
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Active substance
theophylline
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a treatment for smell loss after head injury.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed Phase 4 trial. The results may not apply to everyone, and theophylline can cause side effects like nausea or heart issues.
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Locations
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Taichung Veterans General Hospital
Taichung, 40705, Taiwan