Outcomes
depressive, depression, fatigue, Fatigue
All outcome measures were assessed online at baseline before randomization and at the end of the 20-week treatment period. Treatment preference was assessed with one question in the online assessment at baseline.The primary outcome was fatigue severity assessed with the CIS fatigue severity subscale.Secondary outcome measures were other fatigue measures (Fatigue Severity Scale and PROMIS-Fatigue Short Form 8aThe BDI-PC was used to assess depressive symptoms. The BDI-PC consists of seven items, scored on a 4-point scale ranging from 0 to 3, adding to a total score with a maximum of 21. A total score > 3 is considered indicative for depression.