RT-QuiC: RT-QuIC measures the ability of aSyn to misfold other aSyn proteins and is an amplification technique.
Study summary
Test of early warning signs and RT-QuIC in patients with idiopathic olfactory dysfunction
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
55 Years
Max age
75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria with patients iOD:
* Age 55 -75 years of age
* Slowly progressing and non-fluctuating iOD
* Able to give informed consent and to cooperate as evaluated by the PI
Exclusion criteria with patients iOD:
* Diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disease or major neurological/psychiatric condition.
* Anosmia/hyposmia caused by sino-nasal disease (including chronic rhinitis and allergy), after trauma, infection, congenial, olfactory dysfunction due to surgery, or toxins/drugs affecting the olfactory function.
* Olfactory dysfunction with response to systemic or local corticosteroids if tried
* Severe nasal cavity abnormalities or infections.
* Overt signs of dementia or PD
* Current alcohol or drug abuse
* Terminal illness
* Diagnosed with neurodegenerative disease or major neurological/psychiatric condition.
Inclusion criteria controls:
* Age 55 -75 years of age
* Able to give informed consent
* Able to cooperate as evaluated by the PI
Exclusion criteria controls:
* Olfactory dysfunction on clinical test
* Overt signs of dementia or PD
* Severe nasal cavity abnormalities or infections.
* Current alcohol or drug abuse
* Diagnosed with neurodegenerative disease or major neurological/psychiatric condition.
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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