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Clinical Trials/ISRCTN16045700
ISRCTN16045700
Active, not recruiting
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A couple-based psychological intervention for chronic fatigue syndrome: a pilot study

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust0 sites20 target enrollmentOctober 12, 2017

Overview

Phase
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Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Sponsor
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Enrollment
20
Status
Active, not recruiting
Last Updated
6 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Registry
who.int
Start Date
October 12, 2017
End Date
December 31, 2020
Last Updated
6 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Sex
All

Investigators

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • 1\. Diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) made by a GP or other appropriate health professional. The research team will check that a) the participant has had the relevant medical tests to rule out alternative diagnoses in line with the NICE guidelines for CFS, and b) that the participant's symptoms meet the Oxford criteria for CFS.
  • 2\. Patient must be in a committed relationship with a duration of at least 6 months
  • 3\. Patient and partner must be willing to engage in a couple\-based intervention
  • 4\. Over 18 years of age

Exclusion Criteria

  • 1\. Primary alcohol or drug misuse problem
  • 2\. Current psychotic illness
  • 3\. Insufficient command of the English language to be able to engage in therapy
  • 4\. Illness severity (CFS or other) that would prevent regular attendance of therapy sessions in an outpatient setting
  • 5\. Risk to self or others that would be difficult to manage in a primary care setting

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Not specified

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