N of 1 trials. Managing patients with chronic fatigue syndrome: two case reports

Abstract:

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a heterogeneous condition with as proves effective treatment. I present two case reports in which N of 1 trials helped me make management decisions. High-dose vitamin B12 injections were ineffective in one case; nimodipine was very effective in the other case.

 

Source: Wiebe E. N of 1 trials. Managing patients with chronic fatigue syndrome: two case reports. Can Fam Physician. 1996 Nov;42:2214-7. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2146911/ (Full article)

 

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