Genetic Basis of Odor Discrimination

Completed

Conditions studied: Non-smokers

In brief

Prior to the main study we will perform a pilot study on 60 subjects. The purpose of the pilot study is to identify the range of odor concentrations that will be used in the main study and to optimize the tasks performed in the main study.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01039935

Run by

Rockefeller University

People needed

512

Starts

2009-11-01

Expected to finish

2012-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-09-06

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 50. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age 18-50
• Current non-smokers

You may not qualify if…

• Current smokers
• Allergy to fragrances or smells of any kind
• Active head cold, upper respiratory infection, or seasonal nasal allergies
• History of nasal health problems, including endoscopic nasal surgery for sinus conditions or polyp removal.
• Pre-existing medical condition that has caused anosmia or near total loss of the sense of smell, such as: head injury, cancer therapy, radiation to head and neck, or alcoholism

Where it is running

• The Rockefeller University — New York, New York, United States

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