Scientists probe nose cells to unlock COVID smell loss mystery
NCT ID NCT04366934
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study aimed to understand why some COVID-19 patients lose their sense of smell. Researchers compared cells from the noses of 26 people with and without COVID-19. They looked for differences in smell-related cells and immune responses. The goal was to learn more about the disease, not to test a treatment.
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Hôpital Lariboisière, Policlinique
Paris, France
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Hôpital Lariboisière, Service ORL
Paris, France
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