How Metabolism and the Brain Interact: Towards a Better Understanding of Cognitive Symptoms in ME/CFS
People with ME/CFS often experience difficulties with concentration, memory, and thinking. This project investigates how these symptoms are related to changes in the brain, energy metabolism, and the immune system.
Aim and Approach
The aim is to understand how changes in energy metabolism and the immune system in ME/CFS are related to the brain and to difficulties with attention, memory, and processing speed. Researchers will use brain scans, blood tests, and brief cognitive tests. They will also apply new methods that can detect subtle differences in the brain and blood. The tests are adapted for people with limited energy, allowing people with severe ME/CFS to participate as well.
Expected results
The study will show how the blood, brain, and cognitive function are connected. This will help researchers better understand which changes in the blood or brain are associated with difficulties in concentration and memory. This knowledge can help improve the assessment of these symptoms and contribute to the development of new treatments.
