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Written question asked by Countess of Mar (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 March 2004. It was answered by Lord Warner (Labour) on Monday, 29 March 2004.


Warner, Lord

Question
How many randomised clinical trials have demonstrated the effectiveness of cognitive behavioural therapy, graded exercise therapy and pacing as methods of treating patients suffering chronic fatigue syndrome or myalgic encephalomyelitis as opposed to patients suffering from chronic fatigue as a result of other causes; when the trials were conducted; and by whom; and upon what grounds patients suffering from fibromyalgia syndrome are included by the Medical Research Council in the entry criteria for the pacing, graded activity and cognitive behaviour therapy trials. [HL 1971;HL 1974].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
659 c139-40WA; HL 1971;HL 1974
Session
2003-04
Subjects
ME/CFS Eligibility Medical treatments Patients Mental health services Exercise Clinical trials Fibromyalgia