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ME/CFS clinical trials and research

• 8Clinical trials
• 1New in 30 days
• 4Countries

Newest ME/CFS clinical trials

All recruiting trials (8)

• Whole-body Cryotherapy for Fatigue in ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, Long COVID

  This study tests whether brief, repeated exposure to extreme cold can help reduce fatigue and related symptoms in adults with ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, or Long COVID compared to healthy controls.

  Recruiting Oxford Brookes University · Oxford, Oxon · NCT07874217

• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for ME/CFS

  This study tests whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy can help people with mild to moderate ME/CFS.

  Recruiting Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center · Zrifin · NCT07621068

• Cognitive rehabilitation for ME/CFS brain fog

  Researchers are testing two cognitive rehabilitation approaches to see which helps adults with ME/CFS and brain fog better manage thinking and daily tasks.

  Recruiting University of Alabama at Birmingham · Birmingham, Alabama · NCT07523113

• Outreach medical care for housebound adults with Post-COVID syndrome or ME/CFS

  This project will try home visits and remote assessments to learn the symptoms and care needs of adults who are housebound with Post‑COVID syndrome or ME/CFS.

  Recruiting Hannover Medical School · Hanover · NCT07352254

• Improving life for patients with chronic fatigue syndrome

  This study is testing if two medications can help people aged 18-65 with chronic fatigue syndrome feel better and manage their symptoms.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Brigham and Women's Hospital · Boston, Massachusetts · NCT06366724

• Using probiotics to treat Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

  This study is testing if a new probiotic can help people aged 45 to 70 with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and possibly irritable bowel syndrome feel better.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Nova Southeastern University · Fort Lauderdale, Florida · NCT06211062

• Registry for ME/CFS patients in Germany

  This study is creating a large registry to collect health information from people of all ages with ME/CFS in Germany, especially those affected by long-term COVID-19 effects, to help improve understanding and treatment of the condition.

  Recruiting Technical University of Munich · Munich, Bavaria · NCT05778006

• A platform for collecting health data on ME/CFS and Long Covid

  This study is trying to collect health information from adults with ME/CFS and Long Covid to help researchers better understand these conditions and improve future treatments.

  Recruiting Brain Inflammation Collaborative · Delafield, Wisconsin · NCT04806620

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Quick answers

How many ME/CFS clinical trials are recruiting right now?

8, as of November 12, 2026. 1 of them was first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 4 countries. The most sites are in United States (4 trials), Germany (2 trials), Israel (1 trial), United Kingdom (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 2: 2. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.

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