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 range18 Years

SexALL

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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.

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 range18 Years

SexALL

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.