Healthy Control Population for PAIS-ME/CFS: Study to Evaluate Possible Biomarkers and Methods for Examination of PAIS-ME/CFS Diagnostics in Healthy Volunteers

Launched by TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH · Oct 20, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is designed to study healthy individuals to better understand two complex conditions known as ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) and PAIS (Post-Acute Infection Syndrome). Researchers want to compare data from healthy volunteers with information from patients who have these conditions. By doing this, they hope to find specific patterns or markers that could help in diagnosing these diseases and developing new treatments.

To participate in the study, you need to be between the ages of 10 and 25 and generally healthy, meaning you shouldn't have any major medical issues, except for mild conditions like asthma or allergies that don’t require regular medication. If you’re a minor, you'll need permission from a parent or guardian. Participants will not be able to take certain medications or have had recent surgeries or infections before the study. If you join, you will help researchers gain valuable insights that could lead to better care for those suffering from ME/CFS and PAIS in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Healthy control subjects without a known medical diagnosis, except: asthma, allergies, neurodermatitis, if this does not require regular medication (self-disclosure)
• • Age: 10 - 25 years
• • Written declaration of consent or, in the case of minors, written declaration of consent from the participants and their legal representatives
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Acute illnesses (e.g. infections) or major injuries
• • Known chronic diseases (including psychological diagnoses) other than those mentioned above
• • Surgery or blood transfusion in the last 3 months
• • No intake of on-demand medication (e.g. painkillers) in the last 7 days before the date of the examination
• • Pregnancy; Breastfeeding
• • Limited legal capacity