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Early intervention to prevent olfactory and taste disorders in mild patients with SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant infection: a randomized controlled trial

Early intervention to prevent olfactory and taste disorders in mild patients with SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant infection: a randomized controlled trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2200059651
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2022-05-05
Start date
2022-04-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-03-25

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant infection

Interventions

saline group:rinse nose and nasal spray with saline, gargle with saline
test group:rinse nose with saline and budesonide nasal spray, gargle with Jinkouxin
control group:/

Sponsors

Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. The mild case of Omicron COVID-19 infection confirmed in Shanghai Fangcang Hospital since April 20, 2022, has not suffered from taste and smell dysfunction; 2. Age = 18 years old; 3. Sign the informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Mental or neurological diseases; 2. Previous oral and nasal surgery or radiotherapy; 3. Previous manifestations of olfactory and taste changes, history of head trauma, allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, long-term use of corticosteroids, and history of corticosteroid allergy.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Incidence of taste and olfactory disorders in patients;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactCheng Li

Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University

chengli_2017@tongji.edu.cn+86 15301705322

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026