ME/CFS Science @mecfsscience.org · 13/08/20264) There was however no improvement in objective outcomes. The study included: - handgrip strength measurements - walking distances using the 6 minute-walking test - step count - spirometry tests 170
ME/CFS Science @mecfsscience.org · 13/08/20265) The graph below shows the daily step count of the 18 participants as recorded by a smartwatch. There was no significant improvement. It's a bit curious, though, that the starting step count was so high (9029 steps per day). This contrasts with their low Bell score of 39.8. 3100
Didier @medidier.bsky.social · 13/08/20269000 steps? 😅 My guess is participants weren't screened for PEM either... What a mess... 050
ME/CFS Science @mecfsscience.org · 13/08/20266) Subjective symptoms such as pain showed a (modest) improvement during treatment, but these didn't correlate with objective outcomes. In addition, there was no association between circulating autoantibody levels and subjectively reported symptoms. 170
Andreas Longva @andlon.bsky.social · 13/08/2026More than a "bit" curious I'd say! It seems the watch they used (Fitbit Inspire 2) has also been validated in a study. The authors seem to discuss the numbers but offer no explanation for how the average step count can be so remarkably high 🤔journals.sagepub.comSage Journals: Discover world-class researchSubscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher. 040
