Psychological Treatment for Persistent Fatigue (NCT06341751) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Psychological Treatment for Persistent Fatigue
Sweden18 participantsStarted 2024-04-11
Plain-language summary
This is a non-randomized pilot study to investigate the feasibility and acceptability of a transdiagnostic psychological intervention for primary care patients in Region Stockholm, Sweden, who suffer from persistent and disabling fatigue.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 67 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria
. age 18-67
. severe, functionally disabling fatigue as a central symptom for at least 3 months
. The fatigue is not a direct effect of an active disease process motivating another treatment (e.g., hypo-/hyperthyroidism, anemia, cancer, dementia) or the effect of medication
. regular access to a computer and to the Internet
. ability to read and write in Swedish.
Exclusion criteria
. substance abuse disorder in the past 6 months
. Current or past psychosis or bipolar disorder
. Primary psychiatric disorder of such severity that it merits evidence-based treatment (e.g., obsessive compulsive disorder, moderate to severe depression, post-traumatic stress disorder)
. elevated risk for suicide
. anorexia nervosa
. BMI\>40
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Treatment adherence and completion
Timeframe: Post-treatment (6 months)
2
Treatment credibility
Timeframe: Three weeks after treatment start
3
Patient satisfaction
Timeframe: Post-treatment (6 months)
4
Working alliance
Timeframe: Week 3 and 15 of treatment
5
Negative effects of treatment
Timeframe: Post-treatment (6 months)
6
Open-ended questions regarding treatment content and presentation