Brain fog in fibromyalgia: study probes hidden links to thinking skills
NCT ID NCT07662993
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study investigates factors that may influence cognitive skills—like memory, attention, and problem-solving—in women diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Researchers will assess thinking abilities using a detailed cognitive test and measure how fibromyalgia affects daily life. The goal is to better understand the relationship between fibromyalgia symptoms and mental function.
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 research could identify key factors affecting thinking skills in fibromyalgia, pointing toward better support strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study with 41 participants, so findings may not apply to all people with fibromyalgia. It does not test a treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 41 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2026
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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
At least 41 female fibromyalgia patients aged 18-65 years who are followed by Pamukkale University Rheumatology Clinic, diagnosed according to the 2011 American Rheumatology Association Fibromyalgia classification criteria, and who meet the inclusion criteria will be included in the study.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
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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: * Being between 18-65 years of age * Being female * Having been diagnosed with fibromyalgia for at least 6 months, with the appearance of a range of somatic and cognitive symptoms in addition to widespread pain. Exclusion Criteria: * Having another illness that affects their physical condition * Having cognitive impairment to the extent that they cannot cooperate * Being pregnant * Impaired Turkish language comprehension or speech * Concurrent autoimmune or inflammatory disease * Diseases affecting the central nervous system (e.g., multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease) * Serious psychiatric conditions that prevent participation (e.g., psychotic disorders).
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pamukkale University
Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)
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