Exploring the use of activity monitors with young people with CFS/ME

  • Research type

    Research Study

  • Full title

    Exploring the use of activity monitors with young people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME)

  • IRAS ID

    161923

  • Contact name

    Joan Simons

  • Contact email

    joan.simons@open.ac.uk

  • Sponsor organisation

    Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  • Duration of Study in the UK

    1 years, 3 months, 5 days

  • Research summary

    The purpose of this study is to pilot assess the use of activity monitors within the pathway for treating young people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME). The patients are currently treated using graded exercise therapy GET) which has shown to be effective and will not be the focus of this pilot. This pilot will investigate the compliance to a GET; development of positive carer support for young people following GET; and development of self-management strategies by young people with CFS/ME.

  • REC name

    East of Scotland Research Ethics Service REC 2

  • REC reference

    15/ES/0025

  • Date of REC Opinion

    31 Mar 2015

  • REC opinion

    Further Information Favourable Opinion