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Can a simple exercise test tell ME/CFS apart from heart disease?

NCT ID NCT07491315

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hôpital Européen Marseille Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how people with ME/CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) and people with heart conditions feel after a bike exercise test. Researchers want to see if the type and timing of symptoms after exercise are different between the two groups. 80 adults will take part, and their symptoms will be tracked for a week after the test.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors better distinguish ME/CFS from heart conditions based on how symptoms appear after exercise.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study (80 people) that only compares symptoms, not tests a treatment. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 80 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged ≥ 18 years * For patients with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS): Clinical diagnosis of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome according to the International Consensus Criteria (ICC) 2011. * For patients with cardiac diseases : patients referred for an exercise test in the cardiology department for one of the following indications: palpitations, hypertension, exertional dyspnea, chest pain, cornoray artery disease and presence of moderate to severe fatigue defined as a Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) \> 3/10 during the last 8 days and no diagnosis of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. * Ability to use a computer or digital device required to complete online questionnaires. * Having given free and informed written consent Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or breastfeeding woman * Persons deprived of their liberty by a judicial or administrative decision. * Persons who are subject to a legal protection measure or who are unable to express their consent.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder heart disorder myalgic encephalomeyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cardiovascular diseases Fatigue syndrome, chronic

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Européen Marseille

    RECRUITING

    Marseille, France

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