Intranasal Platelet-Rich Plasma With or Without Topical Insulin for Post-Inflammatory Anosmia (NCT07383415) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Intranasal Platelet-Rich Plasma With or Without Topical Insulin for Post-Inflammatory Anosmia
20 participantsStarted 2026-03-30
Plain-language summary
This study evaluates whether adding topical insulin to intranasal platelet-rich plasma (PRP) improves smell recovery in adults with post-inflammatory anosmia. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either intranasal PRP combined with topical insulin or intranasal PRP alone. Changes in olfactory function will be assessed over time to compare the effectiveness and safety of the two treatments.
Who can participate
Age range
19 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosed with olfactory dysfunction despite olfactory training therapy
* Loss of smell within the past 5 years
* Loss of smell occurred after an infection
* Platelet count is over 150,000 platelets per microliter
Exclusion Criteria:
Have a history of or currently have sinonasal tumours Have a history of surgery or radiotherapy for the base of your skull Have been treated with antibiotics in the past month before surgery Have a condition called systemic vasculitis or any bleeding disorder Have a suspected or known allergy to insulin or PRP or Platelet Lysate (PL) Have inhaled drugs (i.e cocaine) in the past 6 months of your enrollment Smell loss is due to a head trauma or after surgery Unable to complete the Sniffin Stick Smell test or questionnaires
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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Change in Olfactory Function
Timeframe: Baseline to 12 months post-intervention