Investigating probiotics for chronic fatigue in the Using Probiotics to Lessen the Impact of Fatigue in Teens (UPLIFT) Pilot Study
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Chronic Fatigue SyndromeOther - Conditions of unknown or disputed aetiology (such as chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis)
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12621000401853
- Lead Sponsor
- The University of Auckland
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- ot yet recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 40
Inclusion Criteria
Young people aged 13-18 years with a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome made by a doctor.
The availability of a parent/caregiver is not a key inclusion criteria. Having a parent/caregiver available to answer questionnaires is preferred but not a requirement for a young person to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria
1.Taking probiotics regularly
2.On immunosuppressant therapy
3.Participation in another intervention trial for CFS
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method