Genetic Basis of Odor Discrimination

Rockefeller University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Non-smokers

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT01039935

LVO-0684

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Enrollment: 512 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 50 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

1. Age 18-50
2. Current non-smokers

Exclusion criteria

1. Current smokers
2. Allergy to fragrances or smells of any kind
3. Active head cold, upper respiratory infection, or seasonal nasal allergies
4. History of nasal health problems, including endoscopic nasal surgery for sinus conditions or polyp removal.
5. 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