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As of October 1, 2025, we are no longer accepting new participants to the study. Thank you to all our participants!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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What does this research study involve?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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  • The study will span 48 weeks, and includes one virtual pre-screening interview with the research study Coordinator, one virtual support meeting with a member of the research team to help participants become familiar with the questionnaires, and 8 independent questionnaire sessions.<\/li>\n
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  • The questionnaire sessions are comprised of one 40-minute online questionnaire that includes using a smell test kit (mailed to participants from the Risky Behaviour Lab). Also, participants will be asked to recall what they ate in the past 24 hours on 9 seperate occasions. Participants will be offered a small honorarium. The amount will vary based on the amount of questionnaires completed, with a maximum of $180 CAD (approximately 135 USD, or 100 GBP)!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Who can participate in this research study?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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    The criteria<\/strong><\/span> to participate in our research study are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u25cf Have experienced a sudden loss of smell within the past 5 years<\/strong><\/span>
    \u2043 Without a prior diagnosis of a smell disorder
    \u25cf Be between the ages of 19 and 60
    \u25cf Be living in Canada, the USA or the United Kingdom
    \u25cf Are not pregnant
    \u25cf Have access to a computer and internet
    \u25cf Speak fluent English<\/p>\n

    How can I join this research study as a participant?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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    As of October 1, 2025, we are no longer accepting new participants to the study. Thank you to all our participants!<\/p>\n

    If you are interested in participating in our research study, please express fill out the form below by answering the following question:<\/p>\n

    \u25cf Why are you interested in participating?<\/p>\n

    Our research team will respond promptly, thank you!<\/p>\n

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