Evidence suggests that chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and long-COVID share similarities and affect a range of bodily processes controlled by the autonomic nervous system. We are exploring the overlap between these two conditions.

We aim to:

• Measure blood pressure, heart rate and sympathetic nerve activity in response to a series of non-invasive laboratory tests.
• Determine whether a subset of individuals with long-COVID meet CFS diagnostic criteria.

We need

Male and female volunteers aged 18 – 70 who had COVID-19 more than 6‑weeks ago without on-going symptoms.

What’s involved?

We will record your blood pressure, heart rate, respiration, and sympathetic nerve activity responses to a series of laboratory tests.

Time commitment:

• 20 — 30 minutes to complete online questionnaires. 
• A single 2 – 3 hr lab session.

Express an EOI

To express interest in participating, request the participant information sheet, and/​or ask questions, please contact:

Monique Foster and Sophie Cornett 

School of Health Sciences

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This study has been approved by the Western Sydney University Human Research Ethics. 

Committee, approval number H15048.