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NCT Number: NCT07363655

Effects of a Rehabilitation Programme Focused on Energy Management in People With Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

The study focuses on rehabilitation nursing care for adults diagnosed with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in a home setting. The objective is to evaluate the effects of an individualised rehabilitation programme, which aims to empower participants to manage their energy effectively, observing the impacts on functionality and fatigue.

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Key information

Conditions

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Chronic Disease Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Disease Attributes Encephalomyelitis Fatigue Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Nervous System Diseases Neuroinflammatory Diseases Neuromuscular Diseases Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

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

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

About this study

During the study, we collected sociodemographic data, information about the clinical evolution, patient perception of the disease. Instruments were applied to assess quality of life, functionality, and fatigue levels. This will allow to understand how to improve rehabilitation nursing care.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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.

Treatment and study plan

Intervention Group

Behavioral

An educational program focused on energy management and developed by the United Kingdom's NICE. The overall aim of the intervention was the empowerment of patients with self-management strategies that could help them to maximize their autonomy, independence and daily activities without exceeding their perceived energy reservoir.

Primary outcomes

  1. Functional Assessment

    Time frame: Assessment at two time points: M0 - before the start of the intervention; M1 - 12 weeks after the end of the intervention.

    Short Form Health Survey: SF 36 v2 (physical dimension)

  2. Quality of Life Measure

    Time frame: Assessment at two time points: M0 - before the start of the intervention; M1 - 12 weeks after the end of the intervention.

    Quality-of-life measure: EuroQoL 5D-5L

  3. Fatigue Assessment

    Time frame: Assessment at two time points: M0 - before the start of the intervention; M1 - 12 weeks after the end of the intervention.

    Application of the Chalder Fatigue Scale

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Escola Superior de Saúde Norte da Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Jan 23, 2026
Registry last updated
Jan 28, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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