Health services research Nervous System Diseases Postviral fatigue syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
Current interventions as of 28/02/2017:
Participants will be randomly allocated to one of two study groups. In one group participants are guided, by a physiotherapist, through the graded exercise prog
Study Entry : Single Randomisation only
Long Term Follow-up: 12 months from study entry
Previous interventions:
Guided support: A copy of the GETSET booklet, one 30 minute consultation face-to-face,
Study Entry : Single Randomisation only
Sponsors
Queen Mary University of London (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients attending two CFS/ME specialist clinics in London 2. Patients receiving a diagnosis of CFS/ME from a specialist doctor,and going onto a waiting list for clinic treatment 3. Patients must be 18 years or over 4. Speak and read English adequately to provide informed consent and read the guided support booklet. 5. Target Gender: Male & Female 6. Lower Age Limit 18 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Not receiving a diagnosis of CFS/ME 2. Having a comorbid condition that requires exercise to be performed only in the presence of a doctor 3. Being under the age of 18 4. Having active suicidal thoughts
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. SF-36 physical function subscale (SF-36PF) measured at 12 weeks from randomisation Added 21/07/2015: 2. Chalder fatigue scale measured at 12 weeks and 1 year Updated 28/02/2017: 2. Chalder Fatigue Scale measured at 12 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical global impression change (CGI) score measured 12 weeks from baseline | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed