Could a 3-Day course ease chronic fatigue? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT05236465
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a 3-day course can improve physical function and reduce fatigue in adults with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME). Researchers will enroll 100 participants who have a CFS/ME diagnosis and are at least 50% out of school or work. The goal is to see if this short program offers a practical way to ease symptoms and improve daily life.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2022
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * CFS/ME diagnosis based on the Canada Consensus Criteria. * At least 50% out of school/work. * Readiness to change (corresponding to the preparation phase in transtheoretical model) * Has given informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Assessed by a General Practitioner (GP): * Underlying physical illness or mental disorder that may explain the symptoms. * Suicide risk/previous suicide attempts. * Pregnancy. * Bedridden and in need of continuous care. * Insufficient Norwegian speaking or writing skills to participate in the 3-day course and fill out questionnaires.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Psychology, NTNU
RECRUITINGTrondheim, Norway
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