A pilot study on the effects of intermittent and graded exercise compared to no exercise for optimising health and reducing symptoms in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)patients.
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Chronic Fatigue SyndromeInflammatory and Immune System - Other inflammatory or immune system disordersOther - Conditions of unknown or disputed aetiology (such as chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis)
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12612001241820
- Lead Sponsor
- Suzanne Broadbent
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- ot yet recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
Inclusion Criteria
Medical diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: persistent and disabling, and/or recurring, fatigue lasting for more than 6 months, that does not result from physical exertion and that is not alleviated by rest. Other symptoms include muscle weakness and pain, ongoing medical symptoms such as swollen lymph nodes and fever, poor sleep, poor concentration and reduced quality of life.
Exclusion Criteria
Diagnosed cardiac and/or respiratory disease; joint or muscle condition/disease other than CFS, that is contraindicated for exercise; any mental health condition that may affect exercise participation or safety of participant and researchers.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
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- Secondary Outcome Measures
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