Table 3

Primary outcome scores for fatigue impact at 18 weeks

ControlCBT
Baseline18 weeksnBaseline18 weeksnAdjusted difference* (95% CI)p Value
Fatigue Impact, MAF (0–50)30.46 (9.25)28.99 (11.31)4330.99 (9.33)23.99 (10.86)40−5.48 (−9.50 to −1.46)0.008
Fatigue Impact, VAS (0–10)5.9 (2.71)5.99 (2.72)446.29 (2.38)4.26 (2.78)41−1.95 (−2.99 to −0.90)<0.001
  • Except where indicated otherwise, all values are expressed as mean (SD). Except where indicated otherwise, high scores reflect worse health.

  • * Adjusted for baseline score.

  • CBT, cognitive behavioural therapy; MAF, Multi-dimensional Assessment of Fatigue (scale); VAS, Visual Analogue Scale.