Ref (type) | Population | Outcome, Interventions | Results and statistical analysis | Effect size | Favours |
Withdrawal rates | |||||
RCT 4-armed trial |
136 people with CFS, Oxford criteria In review |
Withdrawal rates
25/68 (37%) with graded exercise therapy, with or without fluoxetine 15/69 (22%) with general advice, with or without fluoxetine |
RR 1.70 95% CI 0.98 to 2.90 |
Not significant | |
RCT 4-armed trial |
641 adults with CFS (Oxford criteria) |
Serious adverse events
13/160 (8%) with graded exercise therapy 7/160 (4%) with specialist medical care |
P = 0.0142 |
Effect size not calculated | specialist medical care |