Submaximal Exercise Provokes Increased Activation of the Anterior Default Mode Network During the Resting State as a Biomarker of Postexertional Malaise in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Abstract

Background: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is characterized by disabling fatigue and postexertional malaise. We developed a provocation paradigm with two submaximal bicycle exercise stress tests on consecutive days bracketed by magnetic resonance imaging, orthostatic intolerance, and symptom assessments before and after exercise in order to induce objective changes of exercise induced symptom exacerbation and cognitive dysfunction.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Dec 15, 2021
Source ID
10.3389/fnins.2021.748426

Entities

People

  • James N Baraniuk
  • Rakib U Rayhan

Organizations

  • National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
  • National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
  • United States Department of Defense

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Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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