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We have over 7,000 research abstracts in our library, as well as articles, news items, and press releases. You can search the library by topic, keywords, author, or date. You can also search categories and tags.

Differential effects of childhood trauma subtypes on fatigue and physical functioning in chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: There is wide consensus that childhood trauma plays an important role in the aetiology of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The …

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Cognitive behaviour therapy and objective assessments in chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: Most evaluations of cognitive behavioural therapy to treat people with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis rely exclusively on subjective self-report outcomes …

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PACE investigators’ response is misleading regarding patient survey results

Abstract: The PACE investigators’ citation of a patient survey might mislead readers into thinking that the experience of people with …

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Bias, misleading information and lack of respect for alternative views have distorted perceptions of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and its treatment

Abstract: The PACE trial is one of the most recent studies evaluating cognitive behavioural therapy and graded exercise therapy for …

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The problem of bias in behavioural intervention studies: Lessons from the PACE trial

Abstract: Geraghty’s recent editorial on the PACE trial for chronic fatigue syndrome has stimulated a lively discussion. Here, I consider whether the …

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PACE-GATE: An alternative view on a study with a poor trial protocol

Abstract: The controversies surrounding the effectiveness of cognitive behavioural therapy and graded exercise therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome are explained using Cohen’s …

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PACE trial authors continue to ignore their own null effect

Abstract: Protocols and outcomes for the PACE trial were changed after the start of the trial. These changes made substantial …

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The PACE trial missteps on pacing and patient selection

Abstract: As others have pointed out a variety of complicating factors with the PACE trial (e.g. changing outcome criteria), I …

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Response to the editorial by Dr Geraghty

Abstract: This article is written in response to the linked editorial by Dr Geraghty about the adaptive Pacing, graded Activity …

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The PACE trial: It’s time to broaden perceptions and move on

Abstract: The continued critiques of the PACE trial highlight how differing beliefs about the causes of chronic fatigue syndrome still influence how …

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