Paid Research Study for CFS/ME patients who have been in therapy (NYC)

[Sly Saint]

I've posted this here in members only as I am not sure if it's allowed (I will report it myself to check). If it is, it might get moved, if not then I'm happy for it to be deleted.

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Do you have a diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)/ myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and have you been in psychotherapy?

If so, we want to know about your experience!

You will be given $35.00 for your time


Eligibility

- Has your physician given you a diagnosis of CFS (CDC definition)?
- Have you received individual psychotherapy in the United States within the past 5 years?
- Are you fluent in English?
- Are you a woman between the Ages 18-60?"

according to the contact details it comes from someone at Fordham University:
https://www.fordham.edu/

more details here:
https://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/etc/d/paid-research-study-for-cfs/6456487792.html

 

[Alvin]

What is the goal of this research?

 

[Dolphin]

I've posted this here in members only as I am not sure if it's allowed (I will report it myself to check). If it is, it might get moved, if not then I'm happy for it to be deleted.

"
Do you have a diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)/ myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and have you been in psychotherapy?

If so, we want to know about your experience!

You will be given $35.00 for your time


Eligibility

- Has your physician given you a diagnosis of CFS (CDC definition)?
- Have you received individual psychotherapy in the United States within the past 5 years?
- Are you fluent in English?
- Are you a woman between the Ages 18-60?"

according to the contact details it comes from someone at Fordham University:
https://www.fordham.edu/

more details here:
https://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/etc/d/paid-research-study-for-cfs/6456487792.html

Most studies in the US seem to give some sort of payment.

There may be a different culture there. For example, a lot of people get paid to donate blood there.

 

[Trish]

This seems to be all the detail available.

Participation includes a 60-90 minute audio-recorded interview over the phone or in person in which will focus on your experience as someone with CFS/ME who has had psychotherapy. The study aims to understand your thoughts and hear directly about to your illness as it was addressed in your psychotherapy.

 

[Webdog]

I was all ready to spend an hour practicing my best mock psychobabble and making opportune fart noises over the phone, all for that sweet $35. But then I remembered I'm not a woman.

ETA: If you're not from the US, you may not know that Craigslist is also full of scammers who just want your credit card number. So do make sure you verify the authenticity of this study before participating.

 

[Graham]

But perhaps @Webdog your psychotherapy has left you confused over your true gender. Don't let the mere reality of the biology confuse you: it's amazing what the right attitude can do to a body. I've been practising the Lightning Process for the last week, and every time I think I may be a bit bald, I drop some pieces of paper on the floor, step on the one marked STOP, then step on the one marked CHOICE, and after psyching myself up to really believe in it, I step on a hairy rug.