Study on immune system links to brain and mental health symptoms
Part of Brain & nervous system, Immune system & allergy, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at whether the immune system might be causing or contributing to brain and mental health symptoms. It involves blood tests and possibly a spinal fluid test, and aims to better understand these conditions to improve future treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are between 16 and 100 years old.
- You have had brain or mental health symptoms (like confusion, memory problems, mood changes, or unusual thoughts) within the past year.
- You or your doctor suspect that your immune system might be involved in your symptoms.
- You are willing to have blood tests (and possibly a spinal fluid test, if you choose).
- You do not have any condition that makes blood tests unsafe or that puts you at risk of harming yourself or staff.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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