Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Stepped Care for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Randomized Noninferiority Trial

Conclusions: Stepped care, including I-CBT followed by f2f CBT when indicated, is noninferior to TAU of f2f CBT and requires less therapist time. I-CBT for CFS can be used as a first step in stepped care. Trial Registration: Nederlands Trial Register NTR4809; http://www.trialregister.nl/trialreg/admin/rctview.asp?TC=4809 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/74SWkw1V5)

Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research - March 13, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: Margreet Worm-Smeitink Anthonie Janse Arno van Dam Andrea Evers Rosalie van der Vaart Michel Wensing Hans Knoop Source Type: research