Diagnostic Value of Patient - Reported and Clinically Verified Olfactory Disorders (COVID-19) (NCT04407494) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Diagnostic Value of Patient - Reported and Clinically Verified Olfactory Disorders (COVID-19)
France809 participantsStarted 2020-03-01
Plain-language summary
Participants are healthcare workers and adult outpatients referred in a COVID-19 screening center. Patients-reported symptoms are collected, then participants underwent a simple olfactory test (CODA for Clinical Olfactory Dysfunction Assessment), prior to swabbing for SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis (RT-PCR). We aimed to evaluate the prevalence of smell and taste disorders, and to calculate the diagnostic value of patient-reported and clinically verified smell disorders in persons with suspected COVID-19.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion criteria:
* Symptoms compatible with COVID-19
* Close exposure to a confirmed COVID-19 index case
* Ambulatory (asymptomatic, or if symptomatic, did not require hospitalisation, thus with initial mild disease)
Exclusion criteria:
* known history of smell and taste disorders
* testing inability (cognitive impairment, non native French speakers, test malingering)
* testing contraindication (children, pregnancy, breastfeeding, specific allergies).
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Diagnostic values of anosmia and ageusia for COVID-19