The UPLIFT study: Using probiotics to lessen the impact of fatigue in teens

This study investigates whether taking probiotics (good bacteria like the ones found in some foods like yogurt) can help young people with chronic fatigue.

What's involved?

There are three parts to this study:

  • Answering questions online about your symptoms of tiredness and fatigue. This survey will take approximately 10 minutes.
  • You will be sent either probiotic or placebo capsules and asked to take one a day for 10 weeks
  • After 10 weeks of taking the capsules we will send you a text message and email asking you to answer the same questions about feelings and symptoms of chronic fatigue

For more information about this study and to sign up, please click on the link below.

Register for this study

Eligibility criteria

You can take part in this study if you:

  • Are between 13 and 18 years old
  • Live in New Zealand
  • Have been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome

If you are aged under 16, we will require permission from your parents for you to take part in this study.

If you are aged 16 or older, we will also send information to your parents and ask them for their permission.

Contact

If you have any further questions, please contact:

Dr Rebecca Slykerman
Email: r.slykerman@auckland.ac.nz

Sonia Dos Santos
Email: sdos977@aucklanduni.ac.nz

Naomi Davies
Email: naomi.davies@auckland.ac.nz