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Research investigates the relationship between chronic rhinitis and cognitive impairment in the elderly

Investigation of the Impact of Chronic Rhinitis on Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
REBEC
Registry ID
RBR-87qssmm
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-12-15
Start date
2026-01-10
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-12

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

Conditions

Rhinitis

Interventions

This is an observational analytical study of the case-control type in which two groups will be compared, with the case group composed of 34 individuals with a previous diagnosis of chronic rhinitis an

Sponsors

Escola Paulista de Medicina
Lead Sponsor
Escola Paulista de Medicina
Collaborator

Eligibility

Age
60 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Men and women aged 60 to 70 years with and without a previous diagnosis of chronic rhinitis; Literate; Absence of neurological diseases; No other serious psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder; No diagnosis of substance use disorder

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Refusal to participate in or perform any of the proposed activities; Omission of answers in tests essential for the analysis; Lack of progress or withdrawal during the evaluation process; Occurrence of incidents that prevent continued participation

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
An association is expected between cognitive impairment, the presence of chronic rhinitis, and elevated levels of peripheral inflammatory factors

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
No secondary outcomes are expected.

Countries

Brazil

Contacts

Public ContactJosé Carlos Galduróz

Escola Paulista de Medicina

galduroz@unifesp.br+55(11)97483-8563

Outcome results

None listed

Source: REBEC (via WHO ICTRP)