This is a prospective, single-center, single-arm, non-comparative descriptive pilot study evaluating autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections in adults with persistent (\>6 months) non-tumoural olfactory dysfunction, either age-related degenerative olfactory dysfunction (DOD) or post-traumatic olfactory dysfunction (DOPT). Participants receive three PRP injections over 4 weeks (Day 0, Day 14, Day 28), with follow-up visits at Month 3 and Month 6 after the first injection. Olfactory function is assessed using the Sniffin' Sticks Test (TDI score). Patient-reported outcomes include SNOT-22 and a visual analog scale (VAS) for perceived olfactory impairment. Safety is assessed through adverse event collection.
Prospective consecutive recruitment in an ENT department at Hôpital Lyon Sud (Hospices Civils de Lyon). Eligible participants are enrolled into one of two diagnostic cohorts (DOD or DOPT), and analyses are performed separately by cohort. PRP is prepared from autologous venous blood using a standardized preparation system and injected under endoscopic guidance in the olfactory cleft area (superior nasal septum mucosa). Follow-up assessments are performed at baseline and at Months 3 and 6 after the first injection.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
30
At each injection visit (Day 0, Day 14 ±1, Day 28 ±1), venous blood is collected and processed to obtain autologous PRP using a standardized preparation system. PRP is injected under endoscopic guidance into the superior nasal septum mucosa near the olfactory cleft, up to a total volume of 4 mL per visit. Participants are monitored after each injection and adverse events are recorded.
Hôpital Lyon Sud
Pierre-Bénite, France
Proportion of participants with clinically meaningful improvement in olfactory function (Sniffin' Sticks Test TDI score)
Proportion of participants whose change in olfactory function, measured using the Sniffin' Sticks Test (Threshold, Discrimination, Identification score - TDI), between baseline (Visit 1, prior to the first PRP injection) and the 6-month follow-up visit reaches or exceeds the minimal clinically significant difference (MCID) of 5.5 points on the 48-point TDI scale. The TDI score combines three components: olfactory threshold (T), odor discrimination (D), and odor identification (I).
Time frame: Baseline (Visit 1, prior to first injection) to Month 6 follow-up (Visit 5)
Occurrence of treatment-related adverse events
ccurrence and type of adverse events during the study period. Adverse events will be classified according to the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE v5.0). For each adverse event, the investigator will assess severity and relationship to the experimental treatment.
Time frame: From first injection (Day 0) to Month 6 follow-up visit
Change in olfactory function at Month 3 (TDI score)
Change in olfactory function measured by the Sniffin' Sticks Test (TDI score) between baseline (Visit 1, before the first injection) and the Month 3 follow-up visit.
Time frame: Baseline (Visit 1) to Month 3 follow-up (Visit 4)
Change in olfactory function at Month 6 (TDI score)
Change in olfactory function measured by the Sniffin' Sticks Test (TDI score) between baseline (Visit 1, before the first injection) and the Month 6 follow-up visit.
Time frame: Baseline (Visit 1) to Month 6 follow-up (Visit 5)
Change in quality of life (SNOT-22 score)
Change in quality of life assessed using the Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22) questionnaire between baseline and Month 6. The SNOT-22 score ranges from 0 to 110, with higher scores indicating greater symptom burden. A minimal clinically significant difference is considered to be 8.9 points.
Time frame: Baseline (Visit 1) to Month 6 follow-up (Visit 5)
Change in patient-reported olfactory impairment (Visual Analog Scale)
Change in patient-reported olfactory impairment assessed using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) ranging from 0 (no discomfort) to 10 (unbearable discomfort) between baseline and Month 6.
Time frame: Baseline (Visit 1) to Month 6 follow-up (Visit 5)
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