| Unique ID issued by UMIN | UMIN000062587 |
|---|---|
| Receipt number | R000071469 |
| Scientific Title | Study on brain function in response to olfactory stimuli |
| Date of disclosure of the study information | 2026/08/16 |
| Last modified on | 2026/08/16 13:18:30 |
Research investigating how the brain works when we smell
Research on Odor and Brain Function
Study on brain function in response to olfactory stimuli
olfactory test
| Japan |
olfactory disfunction
| Oto-rhino-laryngology |
Others
NO
To clarify the brain activity involved when humans consciously perceive odors
Others
olfactory physiology
Differences in activity and inhibition areas in magnetoencephalography (MEG) data before and after olfactory stimulation
Interventional
Single arm
Non-randomized
Open -no one is blinded
Uncontrolled
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Prevention
| Medicine |
The reagents used in olfactory testing are classified as pharmaceuticals. These include beta-Phenylethyl alcohol, Methyl cyclopentenolone, Isovaleric acid, ganma-undecalactone, and Skatole.
Two of the following reagents are used during the preliminary olfactory test and MEG measurement: beta-Phenylethyl alcohol, Methyl cyclopentenolone, and ganma-undecalactone.
| 18 | years-old | <= |
| 40 | years-old | >= |
Male and Female
Individuals who meet all of the following selection criteria and do not meet any of the exclusion criteria will be included as research participants in this study.
1. Individuals who have the willingness and ability to provide informed consent of their own free will.
2. Individuals who have given written consent to participate in the study.
3. Individuals aged 18 to 40 years at the time of obtaining consent.
4. Individuals with normal olfactory function (average recognition threshold of 1.0 or less) as measured by the standard olfactory function test.
Individuals who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant at the time of obtaining consent.
Individuals with abnormal findings in the nasal cavity.
Individuals unsuitable for MRI scans or magnetoencephalography measurements.
Individuals with metal implants in their bodies, cardiac pacemakers, artificial heart valves, cochlear implants/middle ears, non-titanium brain aneurysm clips, artificial joints, bolt fixation for fractures, magnetic dentures or other magnetic materials implanted in the body, implants, orthodontic appliances, tattoos, permanent makeup, IUDs, or metal in the eyes
Individuals with claustrophobia.
Individuals with a history of hyperventilation.
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| 1st name | Kishiko |
| Middle name | |
| Last name | Sunami |
Osaka Metropolitan University
otolaryngology
5458585
Asahimachi osaka Abenoku
0666453871
gr-med-jibika@omu.ac.jp
| 1st name | Kazuki |
| Middle name | |
| Last name | Amesara |
Osaka Metropolitan University
otolaryngology
5458585
Asahimachi Osaka Abenoku
06-6645-3871
am_mi_mi@yahoo.co.jp
Osaka metropolitan university
none
Other
osaka metropolitan university
Asahimachi, Osaka Abeno-ku
0666453871
gr-med-jibika@omu.ac.jp
NO
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Unpublished
Preinitiation
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Value
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