Sinus trouble linked to brain fog: new study reveals sleep and fatigue as key factors
NCT ID NCT07242040
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 134 adults with chronic sinusitis to see if sleep problems and daytime tiredness predict declines in thinking skills and daily functioning. Participants filled out questionnaires about their symptoms and quality of life. The goal was to better understand how sinusitis affects overall health beyond just nasal symptoms, which could lead to more comprehensive care.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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134 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2024
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
This study enrolled adult patients diagnosed with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), attending otolaryngology outpatient clinics at \[insert institution name\] during the study period. All participants met clinical diagnostic criteria for CRS as defined by current otolaryngologic guidelines (e.g., symptom duration ≥12 weeks, with or without radiologic confirmation). Eligible individuals were aged 18 years or older, capable of providing informed consent, and willing to complete standardized self-reported questionnaires related to sleep, fatigue, and quality of life. Patients with prior sinus surgery, neurological or psychiatric illness, or those on medications affecting sleep or cognition were excluded.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults (≥18 years) diagnosed with CRS based on clinical guidelines * Symptom duration ≥12 weeks * Ability to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Prior sinus surgery * Neurological or psychiatric disorders * Use of sedatives or sleep-modulating medications
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sinai university
Cairo, 44511, Egypt
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