Efficacy and safety of Acupuncture in the treatment of post COVID-19 Olfactory Dysfunctio
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Olfactory Disorder.Disorders of olfactory nerve
- Registration Number
- IRCT20110603006699N6
- Lead Sponsor
- Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
Inclusion Criteria
Patients with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 in the past who have self-reported Olfactory Disorders.
Within a month of contracting the disease, they show no signs of recovery from their Olfactory Disorder.
Exclusion Criteria
People with a history of any Irritation or Trauma to the Head, Severe Chronic Inflammatory Diseases, Degenerative Diseases (causing Destruction or Disintegration of Nasal Mucosa), and Nasal Allergies.
People with Abnormal Nasal Anatomy
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Percentage of people with an improved sense of Olfaction. Timepoint: Conduct an olfactory test before starting the intervention and four weeks after the intervention ends. Method of measurement: Using a short Self-assessment of Olfactory Questionnaire (Self-MOQ).
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method