Irritable bowel syndrome treatment with physiotherapy and nutrition
the Effect of Aerobic Exercise and Basic Body Awareness Therapy on Quality of Life and Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is testing if combining exercise and nutrition can help people with irritable bowel syndrome feel better compared to just following a nutrition plan.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 72 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istanbul Saglik Bilimleri University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06473454 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research involves 72 individuals aged 18-65 diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) at Istanbul Medipol University. Participants will be divided into three groups: one receiving high-intensity interval training along with a disease-specific nutrition program, another receiving Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT) with the nutrition program, and a control group receiving only the nutrition program. Evaluations will occur before and after the treatment period, which lasts for 8 weeks, to assess the effectiveness of the interventions on IBS symptoms.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 18-65 who meet the Rome IV criteria for irritable bowel syndrome.
Not a fit: Patients with psychiatric illnesses, orthopedic, neurological, or cardiopulmonary diseases that contraindicate participation will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the management of irritable bowel syndrome symptoms through combined physical and nutritional therapies.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies exploring exercise and dietary interventions for IBS, this specific combination of high-intensity training and BBAT is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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inclusion criterias 1\. Being between the ages of 18-65 2. Compliance with Rome IV criteria 3. Declaring that you wish to participate in the study with written consent exclusion criterias 1. Voluntary refusal to participate in the study 2. Having a psychiatric illness 3. Not having any orthopedic, neurological or cardiopulmonary disease that would constitute a contraindication for the protocols to be applied. 4. Do not pose any risk of injury while working in line with posture analysis. 5. In case the limitations in muscle shortness tests prevent the study 6. Using laxatives regularly 7. Being diagnosed with diabetes or a metabolic disease that will affect the gastrointestinal system 8. No history of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), colon cancer or colon resection 9. Using antibiotics and probiotics in the last 3 months 10. Using anticholinergic, opiate or morphine-type drugs that will affect intestinal motility 11. Getting diagnosed with celiac disease
Where this trial is running
Istanbul
- Medipol Camlica Suam Hospital — Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.