A Rehabilitation Program for Adolescents With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

An Integrative Approach Based Psychoeducation, Heart Rate Variability Coherence Biofeedback and Elements of, Pacing Cognitive Behavior Therapy

The aim of the programme is to develop a treatment model for adolescents with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The program consists of 4 elements lasting for 12 months, psychoeducation reflecting the current knowledge about the disease, Heart Rate Variability Coherence Biofeedback, pacing and activity planning and some principles of cognitive behaviour therapy. The study is designed as a Single-Case study including 10- 15 participants.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Participants who meet the diagnostic criteria of chronic fatigue syndrome
• Clinically evaluated, exclude any disease that can explain the chronic fatigue;
• Diagnosed and evaluated within the health region, Central Norway
• With written consent form signed by themselves and their parents.

Exclusion Criteria:

• serious comorbidity such as anorexia, psychosis
• serious depression