The efficacy and predicting variables of a multidisciplinary disability resolution (MDR) program for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) patients receiving long term disability benefits from income protection insurers
Completed
- Conditions
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)Nervous System DiseasesOther disorders of brain
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN31632033
- Lead Sponsor
- niversity Medical Centre St Radboud, Expert Centre Chronic Fatigue (Netherlands)
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 130
Inclusion Criteria
1. Extreme fatigue
2. Considerable impairment in daily functioning
3. Disease (objective finding) - illness (subjective complaints) discrepancy present
4. Not older than 45 years
5. Receiving disability benefits for a period longer than 3 years
Exclusion Criteria
1. A disease present that can explain the fatigue
2. A history of psychosis or schizophrenia
3. Primary drugs or alcohol abuse
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Off-claim and number of hours in a paid job.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 1. Fatigue severity<br>2. Functional impairment<br>3. Physical limitations<br>4. Psychological well-being<br>5. Pain