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Written question asked by Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party) on Tuesday, 29 June 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 July 2021 (named day). It was answered by Edward Argar (Conservative) on Monday, 5 July 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Chronic Illnesses: Research

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that clinical studies for (a) ME, chronic fatigue syndrome and (b) long-covid are conducted using appropriate outcome criteria.

Answer

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have invested in research into myalgic encephalomyelitis, chronic fatigue syndrome and ‘long’ COVID-19. All research commissioned by the NIHR and UKRI is subject to robust peer review processes to ensure that all the studies funded use appropriate outcome criteria to assess and measure their impact.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
24368
Session
2021-22
Subjects
ME/CFS Research Long covid
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk