Pacing with a heart rate monitor for people with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and long COVID

Phase 1

• Conditions: People with myalgic encephalomyelitis and long COVID using pacing with a heart rate monitor; Circulatory System

• Registration Number: ISRCTN10554129
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Liverpool

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2022-10-26
• Last Update Posted: 17 April 2023
• Study Completion: 2023-06-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 47

Inclusion Criteria

1. The International Consensus Criteria for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis will be used for people with ME and the presence of post-exertional malaise (PEM) will be part of the inclusion criteria for people with long COVID
2. People with different severities of ME will be recruited ranging from mild to moderate ME

Exclusion Criteria

1. People with severe and very severe ME
2. People who are already using pacing with a heart rate monitor
3. People with long COVID without PEM

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified