CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of a Rehabilitation Programme Focused on Energy Management in People With Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Portugal13 participantsStarted 2024-10-09

Plain-language summary

The study focuses on rehabilitation nursing care for adults diagnosed with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in a home setting. The objective is to evaluate the effects of an individualised rehabilitation programme, which aims to empower participants to manage their energy effectively, observing the impacts on functionality and fatigue.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Portuguese-speaking individuals with age of 18 years or older; * Individuals with official residence in Portugal; * An official diagnosis of ME/CFS based on the NICE guidelines; * A Chalder's Fatigue Questionnaire (CFQ) score higher than 18 points. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals without official residence in Portugal; * Patients without a diagnosis of ME/CFS; * Patients with a diagnosis of ME/CFS whose case definitions used was not known; * Patients without a diagnosis of ME/CFS who had previously participated in any kind of rehabilitation programme, including pacing therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy or graded-exercise therapy.

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

Functional Assessment

Timeframe: Assessment at two time points: M0 - before the start of the intervention; M1 - 12 weeks after the end of the intervention.

Quality of Life Measure

Timeframe: Assessment at two time points: M0 - before the start of the intervention; M1 - 12 weeks after the end of the intervention.

Fatigue Assessment

Timeframe: Assessment at two time points: M0 - before the start of the intervention; M1 - 12 weeks after the end of the intervention.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07363655

SponsorEscola Superior de Saúde Norte da Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-02-23

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Functional Assessment

Timeframe: Assessment at two time points: M0 - before the start of the intervention; M1 - 12 weeks after the end of the intervention.

Quality of Life Measure

Timeframe: Assessment at two time points: M0 - before the start of the intervention; M1 - 12 weeks after the end of the intervention.

Fatigue Assessment

Timeframe: Assessment at two time points: M0 - before the start of the intervention; M1 - 12 weeks after the end of the intervention.