Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) adapted for ME/CFS
Treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Typical Dosage: 12-18 sessions over 3-6 months, typically 1 hour/session
Effectiveness
60%
Safety Score
90%
Clinical Trials
2
Participants
7.5K
Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)
Cyanide☠️
Meth💀
Cigarettes🚬
Chemo☢️
Alcohol🍺
Morphine💊
Antibiotics💉
Tylenol💊
Exercise🏃
Water💧
90
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
12-18 sessions over 3-6 months, typically 1 hour/session
Time to Effect
3-6 months
Treatment Duration
12-24 weeks
Evidence Quality
MODERATENumber Needed to Treat (NNT)
7(Treat 7 patients to see 1 additional successful outcome)
Confidence Score
70%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$0
Monitoring:$1,000
Side Effect Mgmt:$0
Total Annual:$1,000
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
GOODQALYs Gained
0.2
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$5,000
Cost per Remission
$31,250
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) adapted for ME/CFS Outcomes
for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+60%
Response Rate
+50%
Remission Rate
+8%
Common Side Effects
Increased anxiety
+5%
Frustration
+5%
Sources:
Active Clinical Trials
2 active trials recruiting for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) adapted for ME/CFS in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Health Psychological Group Rehabilitation for Patients With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
NCT04151693RECRUITINGNA
80 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Lahti, Finland
Started: Nov 30, 2019
Effectiveness of Acceptance Commitment Therapy or Micro Breaks in Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
NCT05168124RECRUITINGNA
90 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Zurich, Switzerland
Started: Aug 8, 2023