Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are willing and able to sign a consent form agreeing to take part in the study
- Your COVID-19 infection was confirmed by a PCR test, a blood antibody test, or a doctor's verification
- It has been at least 12 months since your first COVID-19 infection that led to your ongoing symptoms (having had COVID-19 again since then does not automatically disqualify you)
- You have been diagnosed with Post-COVID Syndrome, or a general doctor or relevant specialist suspects you may have it (a formal confirmed diagnosis is not required)
- You are between 20 and 80 years old
- If relevant to your situation, you have taken a pregnancy test with a negative result
Who may not be able to join:
- You have a pre-existing condition (present before COVID-19) that causes similar symptoms to Post-COVID and is currently causing significant health problems
- You scored below 17 on a cognitive (memory and thinking) assessment, which may suggest dementia (confirm with trial site)
- You scored 29 or higher on a depression questionnaire, suggesting severe depression (confirm with trial site)
- You scored below 10 on a fatigue scale, suggesting you do not have significant fatigue (confirm with trial site)
- You have any implants in your brain
- You have metal parts in your body that are not safe for MRI scanning
- You have metal parts in your head
- You are currently taking blood-thinning medications (anticoagulants)
- You experience claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces) that would prevent you from having an MRI scan
- You have a pacemaker that is not safe for use in an MRI scanner
- You are currently pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have had significant surgery on your head, heart, or blood vessels
- You have taken steroid (corticosteroid) medications within the 6 weeks before the study would begin
- You have a tumour in your head that is relevant to your treatment (confirm with trial site)
- You have a condition that affects how your blood clots
- You are currently taking part in another clinical study
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Roland Beisteiner, Prof., Medical University of Vienna
Phone: +43/(0)1 40400-34080
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
GP referral letter
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Fatigue Impact Scale (FIS)
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 28 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.