scholarly journals The Effect of Acclydine in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2007 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. e19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerard K. H The ◽  
Gijs Bleijenberg ◽  
Jos W. M van der Meer
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome

scholarly journals The effect of the Prolong Life With Nine Turn Method (Yan nian jiu zhuan) Qigong on patients with chronic fatigue syndrome: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fangfang xie ◽  
Yanli You ◽  
Wenjia Yang ◽  
Jiancai Tian ◽  
Chong Guan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Study Protocol ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Regulation Mechanism ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome

Abstract Background Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is characterized by persistent fatigue, which often leads to physical and psychological damage. However, there is currently no clear explanation for this syndrome. Most treatments are based on symptoms, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is considered to be one of the most effective treatments. Little is known about the Prolong Life With Nine Turn Method (PLWNT) Qigong, a combination of complex two-way traffic path connecting the cognitive center and the enteric nerves. In this study protocol, we explored the effectiveness of PLWNT on gastrointestinal function, physical and mental fatigue, and sleep quality in patients with CFS. Methods/design A randomized controlled trial consisting of 90 patients will be divided into treatment A and B groups. The treatment group will be treated with either CBT or PLWNT. Both treatment groups will include a supervised intervention at the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine once a week, and the remaining six days will be completed at home over 12 consecutive weeks. Both treatments will take three months. Qualified participants in accordance with the inclusion criteria and signed informed consent will be recruited. The primary outcome variable is to explore the regulation mechanism of the brain-gut axis in patients with chronic fatigue and the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI-20). Secondary outcomes are the Short Form 36-item Health Survey (SF-36), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), which will be completed before and after the intervention. Discussion This will be the first randomized controlled clinical trial to introduce the PLWNT method for the treatment of CFS. If our results demonstrate that CBT or PLWNT nterventions are more effective, this will provide a quality treatment for patients with chronic fatigue and optimize their guidance.

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