Efficacy and safety of Acupuncture in the treatment of post COVID-19 Olfactory Dysfunction

Investigating the Effect of Acupuncture on improving the quality of smell in patients with persistent Olfactory Dysfunction after infection with the COVID-19 Virus

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20110603006699N6

Enrollment

Registered

2024-04-30

Start date

2023-05-10

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-05-27

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Conditions

Olfactory Disorder. Disorders of olfactory nerve

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: After random allocation, an Olfactory test will be conducted in two sessions: the first session (before the intervention) and the second session (four weeks after t

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

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

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

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
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).	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMohammad Javad Firouz Vishkasougheh

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

mohammadj.firouzi@gmail.com+98 31 3233 0091

Outcome results

None listed

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