Research Study Seeking Volunteers

 

We are investigating the interplay of cellular landscapes and the role of oxidative stress and how they contribute to the disease in chronic conditions and illness.

 

We are seeking healthy volunteers or patients that self-report with these diseases:

 

Adults ages 18-65: ME/CFS  Recovered ME/CFS Hypermobile EDS  Hypermobility Syndrome Orthostatic intolerance POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia) Long COVID Fibromyalgia (FM) Chronic Lyme Gulf War Illness Healthy Adults

Children ages 12-17: ME/CFS Recovered ME/CFS Hypermobile EDS Hypermobility Syndrome Orthostatic Intolerance  POTS   Healthy Children

ME/CFS = Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

 

Time Commitment: Adult Initial visit 30 min in person, two follow-up visits 30  min each in person; Children initial visit, 1 follow-up visit, optional joining study to follow up to 4 years.

Location of Study:                                                
Univ. Mass. Chan Medical School
Department of Medicine
Worcester, MA

Contact: Dr. Hayla Sluss
Phone: 508-856-3372
Email: Hayla.sluss@umassmed.edu

IRB #STUDY00001082

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