Assessment of Exercise Response in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Myalgic Encephalomyelitis.
Condition(s) studied
Study summary
This study evaluates the correlation between the 6-min walking test (6MWT) with gases measurement, and the peak cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) using incremental cycling with gases and workload measurement, in order to determine if the 6MWT detects impairment in exercise tolerance and if it avoids the post-exertional malaise that the peak CPET causes on decreasing levels of physical activity, in participants affected by chronic fatigue syndrome/ myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME).
Physical activity level at baseline (usual activity, the parcipant will not be given any directions) will be recorded during 7 days, 24 hours/day. Afterwards, the 6MWT will be performed. After this test, the physical activity level will be collected again during 7 days, 24 hours/day. Peak CPET will be carried out 14 days after 6MWT to make sure that the basal levels are recovered, and finally, physical activity level will be collected again during 7 days, 24 hours/day.
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Mean Value of the Peak VO2 in both Exercise Tests (6MWT and Peak CPET) in Milillitres/ Minute. — 3 hours one day and 2 hours another day.
The portable spirometer Oxycon Mobile CPET from JaegerTM during 6MWT or the fixed spirometer Mijnhart Oxycon during peak CPET will be used for its measuring. Those instruments are validated. Mean and standard deviation will be calculated.
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Universitaria de Fisioterapia de la ONCE | Madrid | Spain | Recruiting |
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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