The study is intended to provide a better understanding of how the central nervous system of fibromyalgia patients responds to painful stimuli. Eye Blink Study. This study evaluates subtle cognitive performance deficits in CFS patients. These studies examine the impact of exercise on physical and cognitive performance in CFS patients. The Max study examines the effects of maximal exercise, and the potential differences in cardiovascular adjustments in recovery from the exercise between CFS patients and controls.
Participants perform a standing test both prior to and following a maximal bicycle test.
The Submax study aims to examine the effects of exercise on cognitive performance in CFS patients and controls. Participants perform a series of mental tasks before and after a submaximal exercise test to see if cognitive performance is altered by physical exertion. Ongoing projects Functional MRI Study . Past studies have shown that people with chronic fatigue have difficulties hearing and understanding tones and numbers. The purpose of this study is to determine the brain site that is turned on when people with CFS listen to various stimuli, such as sounds and numbers.