Open Australia: Griffiths Uni: Genotyping analysis in ME/CFS

Discussion in 'Recruitment into current ME/CFS research studies' started by Tom Kindlon, Jul 10, 2022.

  1. Tom Kindlon

    Tom Kindlon Senior Member (Voting Rights)

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  2. Andy

    Andy Committee Member

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    The important info from the PDF.

    "We are recruiting the following participants:

    • ME/CFS group: participants who have received a diagnosis of ME/CFS (where diagnosis was made using the CCC 2003 or ICC 2011 definitions).

    • PVS group: participants reporting chronic symptoms following a known viral infection, but have not received a diagnosis of ME/CFS nor other medical condition explaining for the symptoms.

    • Control group: participants who report no health concerns.

    The inclusion criteria are as follows:

    • Aged 18 to 65 years old • Non-smoker
    • No current diagnosis of serious chronic illness, e.g. autoimmune, cancer, cardiovascular, diabetes or primary psychiatric diseases
    • Not pregnant or breastfeeding

    This study involves:
    • Donation of 14ml of blood
    • Completion of an online questionnaire (in English)"
     

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