"Platelet Rich Plasma for the Management of Post-Viral Olfactory Dysfunction. (NCT05666492) | Clinical Trial Compass
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"Platelet Rich Plasma for the Management of Post-Viral Olfactory Dysfunction.
United States120 participantsStarted 2022-08-17
Plain-language summary
SARS COV-19 has resulted in prolonged olfactory dysfunction in many patients. The investigators aim to compare the effect of topical platelet-rich plasma (test) vs saline (placebo) in patients with covid-related post-viral olfactory dysfunction.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult patients suffering from either post-viral or post-COVID smell loss of any duration, without a history of nasal surgery, nasal polyposis, chronic rhinosinusitis, or intranasal tumors
* Patients who are post-COVID must report at least a positive home test on history
* Patients with post-viral etiology must have recall of a viral illness that immediately preceded smell loss
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of olfactory dysfunction predating COVID-19 infection
* History of trauma, previous surgery, or obstructive cause of OD (nasal polyps, chronic rhinosinusitis)
* Pregnancy
* Patients who are unable to provide consent
* Patients with known bleeding disorders
* Patients with known malignancies
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.