Table 1

 Patient characteristics at assessment (n = 78)

Age (years), mean (SE)14.2 (0.2)
    Range9–17 years
Sex, n (%)
    Male29 (37)
    Female49 (63)
Duration (months), mean (SE)27.1 (2.1)
Age of onset (years), mean (SE)12.2 (0.2)
Duration of follow up (months), mean (SE)10.3 (2.1)
Wellness score, mean (SE)52.0 (2.5)
School attendance, mean (SE)35.1 (4.2)
Severity of CFS, n (%)
    Severe47 (62)
    Moderate22 (29)
    Minimal7 (9)