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Small study tests Energy-Saving tips for chronic fatigue sufferers

NCT ID NCT07363655

Symptom relief Sponsor: Escola Superior de Saúde Norte da Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This completed study tested a home-based rehabilitation program for 13 adults with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). The program taught energy management strategies to help participants pace themselves and avoid overexertion. Researchers measured changes in physical function, quality of life, and fatigue levels. Because the study was very small, the findings are preliminary and may not apply to everyone with ME/CFS.

What this could mean

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Active substance
educational energy management program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a practical self-management strategy to help people with ME/CFS do more daily activities without worsening their fatigue.
What could go wrong
This is a very small completed trial with only 13 people, so results may not apply widely. The program is behavioral, not a medical treatment, so it may only help manage symptoms rather than address the root cause.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

13 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2024

Finished

Mar 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Portuguese-speaking individuals with age of 18 years or older; * Individuals with official residence in Portugal; * An official diagnosis of ME/CFS based on the NICE guidelines; * A Chalder's Fatigue Questionnaire (CFQ) score higher than 18 points. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals without official residence in Portugal; * Patients without a diagnosis of ME/CFS; * Patients with a diagnosis of ME/CFS whose case definitions used was not known; * Patients without a diagnosis of ME/CFS who had previously participated in any kind of rehabilitation programme, including pacing therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy or graded-exercise therapy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Fatigue myalgic encephalomeyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Escola Superior de Saúde Norte da Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa, Portugal.

    Oliveira de Azeméis, Aveiro District, 3720-126, Portugal

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