Multi-site Clinical Assessment of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (MCAM)
Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number
Yes
Regular
07/07/2021
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
3,525
0
715
0
0
0
This study uses a standardized approach for data collection to examine the heterogeneity of patients with ME/CFS using a clinical epidemiologic longitudinal study with a retrospective and prospective rolling cohort design. The study also aims to address the issue of ME/CFS case definition and improve measures of illness domains by using evidence-based data from multiple clinical practices in the United States. Healthy adults and those with illnesses that share some features with ME/CFS were enrolled in comparison groups. Child and adolescent ME/CFS and healthy participants were also enrolled.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Multi-site Clinical Assessment of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (MCAM)ATT.5