Biomedical research holds the greatest hope for unraveling the mysteries of CFS. Many CFS patients are interested in opportunities to participate in research studies. The CFIDS Association of America provides this information as a service to persons with CFS and related disorders who are interested in participating in medical research, and for researchers who are seeking subjects for their studies. The Association does not recommend or endorse participation in any specific medical research study and assumes no responsibility for the safe or ethical conduct of the studies listed below. Additional information about these studies is provided on our main website.
Patients: Please also see databases and other listings below of clinical trials and resources for those considering enrolling in a study. You can also search the federal clinical trials database for opportunities.
Researchers: to inquire about listing your study on this page, please write to research@cfids.org. Please let us know when your studies are no longer recruiting subjects so we can keep this page current.
Studies Currently Recruiting Patients with CFS, Related Conditions or Healthy Controls
- Local Vasoconstriction in Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) (added 8/9/2011)
- Research Study: Use of Comprehensive Molecular Profiling With Network & Control Theory To Better Understand Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) & Model Therapeutic Strategies (added 7/29/2011)
- DePaul University (added 7/20/2011)
- University of Cincinnati Physicians: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research Study (added 7/19/2011)
- University of Cincinnati Physicians: Fibromyalgia Medication Research Study (added 7/19/2011)
- University of Cincinnati Physicians: Fibromyalgia Questionnaire Research Study (added 7/19/2011)
- University of Cincinnati Physicians: Fibromyalgia Medication Research Study (added 7/19/2011)
- Dr. Jose G. Montoya, Associate Professor of Medicine at Stanford, is conducting a study looking for pathogens that may be associated with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. (updated 7/18/11)
- Vaccine Healthcare Center at Walter Reed Army Medical Center (updated 7/18/11)
- Use of Comprehensive Molecular Profiling With Network & Control Theory To Better Understand CFS & Model Therapeutic Strategies (updated 7/18/11)
- The Good Day Bad Day Study (updated 7/18/11)
- The TeleHealth Study (updated 7/18/11)
- Proteomics of Cerebrospinal Fluid in CFS: Invitation to Healthy Volunteers (updated 7/18/11)
- Gulf War Illness and Healthy Veterans (updated 7/18/11)
Other Listings for Clinical Trials
ClinicalTrials.gov is the National Institutes of Health’s database with information on more than 4,000 federal and private medical studies involving patients at more than 47,000 locations nationwide.- Center Watch Clinical Trials Listing Service lists more than 41,000 industry- and government-sponsored clinical trials, as well as new drug therapies recently approved by the FDA.
- Current Controlled Trials is a multi-national effort to provide information about thousands of research studies worldwide.
Resources For Those Considering Enrolling in a Study
Here are some resources to help you evaluate whether participating in a research study is right for you. Please consult with your personal physician about such matters for further information.
- Clinical Trials Fact Sheet for Women – From the National Women’s Health Information Center
- OHRP Informed Consent Frequently Asked Questions – Published by Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP)
- Clinical trials: from centerwatch – What do clinical trials offer the volunteer?
- Participate in Clinical Studies: Information from the National Institutes of Health’s Clinical Center
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