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NCT06733636 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Scents of Progress: Leveraging a Novel Device for Olfactory Training in Older Adults
A NA study of Anosmia and Smell Loss, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT06733636: Recruiting NA study of Anosmia and Smell Loss, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
NCT06733636 is a NA study of Anosmia and Smell Loss that is actively recruiting participants, run by Johns Hopkins University. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, below the 232-participant average among 5 other Anosmia trials with a reported enrollment target (74% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT06733636, a NA study of Anosmia and Smell Loss, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if ScentCare, a novel olfactory training device and accompanying companion web-based application, will lead to improved olfactory and well-being outcomes in elderly patients with Olfactory Dysfunction (OD). The main question it aims to answer is: \- What effect does the olfactory training device (ScentCare) and accompanying companion web-based application have on olfaction? Researchers will compare ScentCare to solving Sudoku puzzles to see the effects of olfactory training using this novel device on olfaction. Previous studies have used Sudoku puzzles when studying the effect of smell training. Since smell training is thought to work by stimulating and engaging higher order cognition, Sudoku is a suitable activity for participants in the control group since it serves as a correlate with similar degree of stimulation. Participants will: * Use ScentCare (intervention) or solve Sudoku puzzles (control) twice daily for 3 months. * Visit the clinic twice, once upon enrollment and once three months later. * Complete a formal smell test using Sniffin' Sticks smell test at the beginning of the study and again at the end of the study (3 months) during the initial and follow up visit. * Complete questionnaires at the beginning of the study and again at the end of the study (3 months) during the initial and follow up visit.
Primary Outcome
Changes in olfaction between the two groups will be assessed using Sniffin' Sticks olfactory testing. The main outcome is a cumulative Threshold, Discrimination, and Identification (TDI) score, where a TDI score above 30.5 is considered normal, between 30.5 and 16 indicates hyposmia (reduced smell), and below 16 signifies anosmia (complete loss of smell).
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Sudoku Puzzles
- OTHER ScentCare (Olfactory Training Device)
Study Locations (1)
Maryland
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Baltimore
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-04-15 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-05-30 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT06733636 shows while recruiting
NCT06733636 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 60 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 232-participant average among 5 other Anosmia trials with a reported enrollment target (74% lower).
The record links to 4 conditions, with Anosmia appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Sudoku Puzzles is the first listed.
NCT06733636 reports a single indexed study location in Maryland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06733636 about?
NCT06733636 is a clinical study titled "Scents of Progress: Leveraging a Novel Device for Olfactory Training in Older Adults". The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if ScentCare, a novel olfactory training device and accompanying companion web-based application, will lead to improved olfactory and well-being outcomes in elderly patients with Olfactory Dysfunction (OD). The main question it aims to answer is: \- What ...
What is the current status of trial NCT06733636?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2025-04-15. Estimated completion is 2026-05-30.
What conditions does trial NCT06733636 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Anosmia, Smell Loss, Olfactory Dysfunction, Hyposmia.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06733636?
The interventions under investigation include: Sudoku Puzzles (OTHER), ScentCare (Olfactory Training Device) (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06733636?
This trial is sponsored by Johns Hopkins University, which has 1,448 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06733636 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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