[Note from Dolphin: As usual, I don't accept any responsibility regarding people's participation in this study]
From The Chronic Complex Diseases Study FB page
http://on.fb.me/1MLsTqY
i.e. https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=831252573589205&id=468387359875730&pnref=story
From The Chronic Complex Diseases Study FB page
http://on.fb.me/1MLsTqY
i.e. https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=831252573589205&id=468387359875730&pnref=story
We are looking for women who have been diagnosed with ME/CFS for a research study. This is a two-day exercise study and will take approximately 7 hours of your time
• You must meet the Canadian Consensus Criteria and Fukuda definition for ME/CFS, to be confirmed with your physician
• You must understand English
• You do not have any other complex medical condition
• You are over 19 years of age
Your participation is voluntary. If you are eligible and agree to take part it will involve 1 visit to Vancouver General Hospital, 2 visits to BC Children’s Hospital and 2 home visits. Blood work will be taken and you will be asked to complete questionnaires about your medical history and quality of life. The questionnaires are done at home.
There will be some compensation if you are enrolled in this study and you will be reimbursed for parking or bus fare from within the lower mainland.
If you are interested or would like more information, please contact the clinical research coordinator at sparker@cheos.ubc.ca
This study is being conducted by Dr. David Patrick and has been approved by the Office of Research Ethics at the University of British Columbia