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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.

PACE trial claims for recovery in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome – true or false? It’s time for an independent review of the methodology and results

Abstract: The PACE trial set out to discover whether cognitive behaviour therapy and graded exercise therapy are safe and effective …

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Once again, the PACE authors respond to concerns with empty answers

Abstract: In their response to Geraghty, the PACE investigators state that they have “repeatedly addressed” the various methodological concerns raised …

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Further commentary on the PACE trial: Biased methods and unreliable outcomes

Abstract: Geraghty in the year 2016, outlines a range of controversies surrounding publication of results from the PACE trial and …

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Do graded activity therapies cause harm in chronic fatigue syndrome?

Abstract: Reporting of harms was much better in the PACE (Pacing, graded Activity, and Cognitive behavioural therapy: a randomised Evaluation) …

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Defense of the PACE trial is based on argumentation fallacies

Abstract: In defense of the PACE trial, Petrie and Weinman employ a series of misleading or fallacious argumentation techniques, including …

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Investigator bias and the PACE trial

Abstract: The PACE investigators reject Geraghty’s suggestion that the cognitive behavior therapy/graded exercise therapy trial could have been better left …

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Distress signals: Does cognitive behavioural therapy reduce or increase distress in chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis?

Abstract: Reducing the psychological distress associated with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis is seen as a key aim of cognitive behavioural therapy. …

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Chronic fatigue syndrome patients have no reason to accept the PACE trial results: Response to Keith J Petrie and John Weinman

Abstract: Petrie and Weinman urge chronic fatigue syndrome patients to move on from their beliefs about their illness and accept the findings …

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FITNET’s Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Is Ineffective and May Impede Natural Recovery in Adolescents with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. A Review

Abstract: The Dutch Fatigue In Teenagers on the interNET (FITNET) study claimed that after 6 months, internet based cognitive behaviour …

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Chronic fatigue syndrome: circadian rhythm and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis impairment

Abstract: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a clinical condition characterized by a persistent or relapsing debilitating fatigue at rest, lasting …

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