Biopsychological Intervention in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - a Pilot Study

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Adolescent Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

• Registration Number: NCT02336126
• Lead Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital

Brief Summary

This is a pilot study of a biopsychological intervention program for adolescent chronic fatigue syndrome. The program is related to cognitive behavioral therapy, which has been proven beneficial in this disorders, but includes other mental techniques, such as emotional control and metacognitive elaboration.

The aim of this pilot study is to explore a) patients' experiences and b) possible positive effects on symptoms. We hypothesise that the intervention will be regarded feasible by the patients, and that fatigue score will improve during the intervention period.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2014-08-22
• Study Start: 2014-10
• Status Verified: 2015-01
• Primary Completion: 2015-01
• Study Completion: 2015-01
• Study First Submitted QC: 2015-01-07
• Study First Posted: 2015-01-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2016-04-15
• Last Update Posted: 2016-04-18

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 8

Inclusion Criteria

• Diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome
• Significant school absenteeism
• Above 12 years of age and below 18 years of age

Exclusion Criteria

• Other diseases or life events that might explain chronic fatigue
• Bed-ridden

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Chalder fatigue score	Up to 3 months after inclusion

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Patients' experiences (semistructured interview)	Up to 3 months after inclusion	Qualitative data, further analysed by thematic structural analysis
Quality of Life (PedsQL)	Up to 3 months after inclusion

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Akershus university hospital; 🇳🇴 Lørenskog, Akershus, Norway