Clear the Air: A Clinical Research Study on 'Brain Fog'

'Brain fog' has become a popular term to describe cognitive challenges many people with a wide variety of diagnoses experience daily. Generally, brain fog refers to cognitive issues that are characteristic of many neurological and mental health conditions. Still, it is challenging to isolate brain fog from mental health and other medical symptoms.

Together, let's clear the air on brain fog.

'Brain fog' used in clinical and scientific settings to identify issues such as forgetfulness, trouble finding one's words, confusion, fatigue, dizziness, mental exhaustion, among others. Despite widespread use, many scientists and healthcare providers use the term to describe very different medical and/or mental processes.

The Brain Inflammation Collaborative will soon launch an innovative study on brain fog, a symptom that overlaps many medical conditions. A symptom this common—and debilitating for many—must be better understood. By developing better standards for isolating and treating brain fog experienced by people with many different diagnoses, we will get closer to a treatment for all the diagnoses included as well.

There are no formal guidelines or protocols to support clinicians in identifying and isolating brain fog as a symptom. There are also no standards of care for addressing brain fog or investigating the root cause. Further, brain fog in children and adolescents is experienced and described differently than in adults, causing additional misdiagnoses and delayed care.

Clinical research projects rarely turn to the general public and patients to help better identify the use of the term and the underlying causes. The Brain Inflammation Collaborative is different from many clinical research companies. Founded by and for patients and caregivers, we believe in the power of partnering with patients as study leaders, not just participants. Patient experiences and feedback serve a central role in our clinical research model.

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We're on a mission to fuel scientific advancement and hope for all who are impacted by brain inflammation through research, awareness, advocacy, and partnership.

Your donation makes a lasting impact for people impacted by neuroinflammation. Getting the right diagnosis, the best treatment, and timely care shouldn't be complicated. Join us to clear the air.