Adolescent Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Clinical Trial
This is a pilot study of a biopsychological intervention program for adolescent chronic
fatigue syndrome. The program is related to cognitive behavioral therapy, which has been
proven beneficial in this disorders, but includes other mental techniques, such as emotional
control and metacognitive elaboration.
The aim of this pilot study is to explore a) patients' experiences and b) possible positive
effects on symptoms. We hypothesise that the intervention will be regarded feasible by the
patients, and that fatigue score will improve during the intervention period.
| Status | Completed |
| Enrollment | 8 |
| Est. completion date | January 2015 |
| Est. primary completion date | January 2015 |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | No |
| Gender | Both |
| Age group | 12 Years to 18 Years |
| Eligibility |
Inclusion Criteria: - Diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome - Significant school absenteeism - Above 12 years of age and below 18 years of age Exclusion Criteria: - Other diseases or life events that might explain chronic fatigue - Bed-ridden |
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
| Country | Name | City | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | Akershus university hospital | Lørenskog | Akershus |
| Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
|---|---|
| Oslo University Hospital |
Norway,
| Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | Chalder fatigue score | Up to 3 months after inclusion | No | |
| Secondary | Patients' experiences (semistructured interview) | Qualitative data, further analysed by thematic structural analysis | Up to 3 months after inclusion | Yes |
| Secondary | Quality of Life (PedsQL) | Up to 3 months after inclusion | No |