Chronic Infections and Inflammation in ME/CFS: An Observational Study
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversity of California, San Francisco
About this trial
CHIIME is a study of people who have myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). People who do not have this condition will also be enrolled. Volunteers will be observed and sampled over time to identify the long-terms biological drivers and impact of their condition. The overall goal is to understand the biological and physiological mechanisms that are driving this condition.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Willing and able to provide written informed consent
At least 18 years of age
Either: (1) a reported diagnosis of ME/CFS or (2) no history of ME/CFS or other infection-associated chronic conditions (healthy control)
Disqualifiers
Self reported or documented chronic anemia with hemoglobin <9 g/dL
Known HIV, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C infection
Diagnosis of an infection-associated chronic condition other than ME/CFS or Long COVID (e.g. chronic Lyme disease, post-Ebola syndrome, etc.)
Serious medical or psychiatric illness that, in the opinion of the site investigator, would interfere with the ability to adhere to study requirements or to give informed consent
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Not listed
Trial groups
200 Participants
are grouped into 3 trial groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov