Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 30 to 50 Men only

Exercise and its effects on sexual dysfunction in men with irritable bowel syndrome

Official title: Elliptical Physical Activity and Sexual Dysfunction in Males With Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Run by Cairo University · NCT06783894 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests if regular elliptical exercise can help men with irritable bowel syndrome improve their sexual function and overall symptoms.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages30 Years to 50 Years
SexMen only
Enrollment40 (estimated)
SponsorCairo University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Dokki, Giza Governorate)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 12, 2025
Main results expectedMay 30, 2025
Study endsJune 2, 2025
Registry record updatedJanuary 20, 2025
Trial IDNCT06783894 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are married men diagnosed with both irritable bowel syndrome and erectile dysfunction.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are obese or have significant cardiac, renal, or systemic diseases may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the impact of elliptical physical activity on sexual dysfunction in men suffering from irritable bowel syndrome. Forty participants will be divided into two groups: one group will engage in 40 minutes of elliptical training three times a week for 12 weeks, while the other group will not participate in any physical activity. The goal is to determine if exercise can alleviate symptoms of both irritable bowel syndrome and erectile dysfunction. The study aims to provide insights into the relationship between physical activity and sexual health in this population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve sexual function and overall quality of life for men with irritable bowel syndrome.

How similar studies have gone: While the specific combination of elliptical training and sexual dysfunction in this context may be novel, previous studies have shown that exercise can improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and sexual health.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* men with irritable bowel syndrome
* men with erectile dysfunction
* married men

Exclusion Criteria:

* obese men
* chest/renal disease men
* cardiac/metabolic disease men
* systemic disease men

Where it's running

  • faculty of physical therapy Cairo university
    Dokki, Giza Governorate, Egypt
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.