From: A systematic review of enteric dysbiosis in chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis
Author | Secondary outcome measure (s) | Result (s) |
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GI symptoms | ||
 Mandarono et al. | Unknown tool | Gastrointestinal symptoms reported in 65% CFS/ME vs. 35% HC |
Symptom severity | ||
 Mandarano et al. | Bell’s disability scale | Higher reported severity of CFS/ME-related symptoms in CFS/ME vs. HC |
QoL | ||
 Shukla et al. | MFI | Higher scores in CFS/ME vs. HC (p < 0.05) for general and physical fatigue, reduced activity and motivation and mental fatigue |
Psychological symptoms | ||
 Rao et al. | BAI | Improved anxiety scores in the treatment group (p = 0.01) |
 Shukla et al. | POMS | Higher scores for fatigue, confusion and total mood disturbance in CFS/ME vs. HC (p < 0.05) Lower scores for vigour in CFS/ME vs. HC (p < 0.05) |