Brain fog in myasthenia gravis: new study explores thinking problems
NCT ID NCT06718855
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at how common cognitive (thinking) difficulties are in 150 people with myasthenia gravis. Researchers measured memory, attention, and other mental skills, and how these issues affect daily activities, work, and quality of life. The goal is to better understand the impact of cognitive problems in MG.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could highlight the need for cognitive support and tailored care for people with myasthenia gravis.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly improve outcomes. Results may not apply to all MG patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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150 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2023
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Italian speakers, already followed at Besta Institute
- Ages
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18 to 99 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with MG, * followed-up at Besta institute * aged 18-99, * able to understand Italian language; Exclusion Criteria: * psychiatric comorbidies of psychotic nature; * do not accept to participate on a voluntary basis; * patients who should be excluded based on physician's judgement; * patients who live in a nursing home for aged or disabled persons; * respiratory impairment (patients under mechanical ventilation)
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta
Milan, 20133, Italy
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