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The Effect of Curcumin on Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: An Open Label Study, 2018, Visser et al

Discussion in 'ME/CFS research' started by Andy, Jul 6, 2018.

  1. Andy

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    Open access at http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=84389&#abstract
     
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    Looks like this is a small project run by a private medical centre and the company that produces the product. Very much a pilot study - no control, no blinding, subjective outcomes, short time span etc.
     
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    Exactly. These sorts of studies are suggestive of further study only, they are not generalisable treatment outcomes.
     
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