Clinical trial for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Official title Controlled Trial of Hydrogen Water as a Treatment for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07753122
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This is a 16-week controlled treatment trial of an over-the -counter supplement, hydrogen water, for individuals with ME/CFS patients. An active treatment condition will be compared to a placebo-control condition.
- Time commitment: about 16 weeks
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65
You may be able to join if
- Patients aged 18-65 of both sexes
- considered physically capable and willing to perform the study tasks
- Meet validated phone-screen eligibility for ME/CFS criteria
- Participant has internet and computer
You likely can't join if
- Cases of fatigue clearly attributable to self-report medical conditions such as untreated hypothyroidism, unstable diabetes mellitus, organ failure...
- Exclusionary psychiatric disorders include any psychosis, or alcohol/ substance abuse within two years prior to illness onset and any time afterward...
- Pregnancy is an exclusion.
- Patients with BMI\>35 \_\_\_\_Patients regularly taking therapeutic magnesium.
- Patients at significant risk of suicide or in need of urgent psychiatric treatment. As much as possible, appropriate medical and psychiatric...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Stony Brook, New York, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 16 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Stony Brook, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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