Effects of a minimal cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) intervention for patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) in primary care: a randomised controlled trial - a first step towards stepped care
Completed
- Conditions
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)Chronische Vermoeidheid Syndroom
- Registration Number
- NL-OMON28082
- Lead Sponsor
- Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre
- Brief Summary
/A
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 120
Inclusion Criteria
1. CDC criteria for CFS
2. Age between 18-65 years
Exclusion Criteria
1. Patient does not meet the therefore mentioned inclusion criteria
2. Patient is currently engaged in a legal procedure concerning disability-related financial benefits.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The primary outcome variables are fatigue severity and functional disability. The Checklist Individual Strength (CIS) subscale for fatigue indicates the level of experienced fatigue over the past 2-week period. To measure the level of disability the Medical Outcomes Survey Short From (SF-36) is used. Physical and social disabilities are measured with the 'physical functioning' and 'social functioning' subscale fo the SF-36.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The secondary outcome measure is the level of psychological distress measured with the Symptom Checklist 90 (SCL-90).