Projects
Identifying (psycho)physiology-based subgroups in chronic fatigue syndrome and their relevance for rehabilitation KU Leuven
About 20 000 people in Belgium suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), a disorder characterized by persisting fatigue insufficiently explained by known medical or psychiatric conditions. Dysfunction of several (psycho)physiological systems, such as the stress response system (including the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis and the autonomic nervous system), the immune system (systemic inflammation), and the central nervous system ...
Dynamic monitoring and risk assessment of chronic fatigue in survivors of childhood cancer. KU Leuven
As survival rates have increased tremendously in children and
adolescents treated for cancer, the long-term sequelae of the
childhood cancer treatment play an increasingly important role in
their daily life quality. A frequently experienced symptom is a chronic
feeling of fatigue, of which the prevalence reaches up to 85% in
childhood cancer survivors.
Although this has a large negative impact ...
Early adversity, self-critical perfectionism and epigenetic mechanisms in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. KU Leuven
There is increasing evidence that Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), a highly debilitating disorder characterized by unexplained persistent fatigue, reflects a ‘crash’ of the human stress response system responsible for the production of the hormone cortisol which enables an individual to adapt to stress. We have demonstrated that this loss of resilience of the stress system in CFS may result from chronic stress related to a history of early ...
Biopsychosocial mechanisms of chronic fatigue syndrome and their relevance for rehabilitation KU Leuven
About 20 000 people in Belgium suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), a disorder characterized by persisting fatigue insufficiently explained by known medical or psychiatric conditions. Individuals suffering from CFS experience severe limitations in daily functioning due to their fatigue. Despite intensive research over the past decades, the (psycho)physiological dysfunctions generating CFS symptoms remain poorly understood, and no ...
Dynamic monitoring and risk assessment of chronic fatigue in survivors of childhood cancer KU Leuven
As survival rates have increased tremendously in children and adolescents treated for cancer, the long-term sequelae of the childhood cancer treatment play an increasingly important role in their daily life quality. A frequently experienced symptom is a chronic feeling of fatigue, of which the prevalence reaches up to 85% in childhood cancer survivors. Although this has a large negative impact on daily life functioning of the patient, to date ...
When environment meets genetics: the role of epigenetics in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia KU Leuven
Chronic pain is a debilitating condition for the individual and a huge burden for health societies all over the world. Chronic pain costs more than 600 billion dollars annually in the US, more than cancer, diabetes and heart diseases; and accounts for over 20% of healthcare expenditures in Europe.
These data strongly highlight the need of an effective approach, that would improve the understanding and management of chronic pain. It is ...
Assessment of personality dimensions and clinical subtypes in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and their predictive value for the (long-term) outcomes after group cognitive behaviour therapy. University of Antwerp
The difficult consultation between general practitioners and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients: a qualitative study of the mismatch Ghent University
Through interviews with general practitioners (GPs) and patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS); focusgroups of GPs; and videotapes of actual consultations, we will test the idea that when CFS patients present with vague illness/autobiographical narratives, the therapeutic relationship with their GP will be more difficult. Data will be analyzed qualitatively with thematic analysis, conversation analysis, and discourse analysis.
Understanding mitochondrial function and the role of exogenous ketone supplementation in combating exercise intolerance and chronic fatigue in long COVID. Vrije Universiteit Brussel
term effects (long COVID). The symptoms (mostly fatigue and postexertional symptom exacerbation (PESE)) influence the life of these
patients. The current guidelines for rehabilitation are insufficient and
the pathogenesis is not fully understood. The first aim is to
understand the role of mitochondrial function (MF) in long COVID,
using a ...