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Behavioural Intervention

Health Coaching for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Washington, United States
N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Rebecca McCullers, RN, NBC-HWC
Research Sponsored by War Related Illness and Injury Study Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Must not have
Current or lifetime bipolar disorder
Acute or unstable psychiatric condition(s) and/or chronic illnesses that would benefit from immediate referral for treatment
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline to 3 months and baseline to 6 months
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to see if a coaching program can help Veterans improve their health and well-being by encouraging them to follow medical advice and adopt healthier lifestyle habits.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for Veterans with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome seeking care at the DC and CA War Related Illness and Injury Study Centers. Specific eligibility criteria are not provided, but typically participants would need to meet certain health conditions.
What is being tested?
The study is testing a whole health coaching program designed to improve Veterans' adherence to clinical recommendations and encourage healthier lifestyle choices.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves health coaching rather than medication or medical procedures, traditional side effects are not expected. However, individual experiences may vary.

Eligibility Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
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I do not have any severe mental health issues needing urgent care.
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I do not have advanced Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or uncontrolled epilepsy.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline to 3 months and baseline to 6 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline to 3 months and baseline to 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Acceptability
Feasibility (adherence rate)
Feasibility (recruitment rate)
+2 more
Secondary study objectives
Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7)
Patient Health Questionnaire-8 (PHQ8)
+4 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Health CoachingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Find a Location

Closest Location:Washington, DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center· Washington, United States· 328 miles

Who is running the clinical trial?

War Related Illness and Injury Study CenterLead Sponsor
1 Previous Clinical Trials
24 Total Patients Enrolled
Rebecca McCullers, RN, NBC-HWCPrincipal InvestigatorWar Related Illness and Injury Study Center
~6 spots leftby Aug 2025