NCT07363655

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

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 13 (actual)
• Sponsor: Escola Superior de Saúde Norte da Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

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.

Detailed description

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.

Conditions

• Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Intervention Group	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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-10-09
• Primary completion: 2025-02-23
• Completion: 2025-03-09
• First posted: 2026-01-23
• Last updated: 2026-01-28

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Portugal