chronisch vermoeidheidssyndroom CFS chronic fatigue chronic fatigue syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - female - age between 18-50 years - able to speak, read and write Dutch language ;additional criteria for patients: - CDC criteria for CFS - CIS fatigue score of 35 or higher, indicating severe fatigue - Sickness Impact Profile score of 700 or higher
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - cardiac/pulmonary disease - knee problems - severe hypertension - high fever within the last 6 weeks - unable to undergo maximal exercise testing
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Maximal oxygen uptake, as achieved during a maximal exercise test | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Percentage of patients achieving maximal exertion | — |
Countries
Netherlands