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Short-term Effect of Exercise and Self-manual Approaches to Bloating - Distention

Turkey (Türkiye)24 participantsStarted 2023-01-01

Plain-language summary

Abdominal bloating and distension (ABD) are the most commonly gastrointestinal symptoms reported by patients with various functional gut disorders such as functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome and it is frequently associated with constipation. The pathophysiology of ABD is complex, often multifactorial and poorly understood. The reseach was hypothesised that short-term self-manual approaches and exercise for core muscles would have a positive effect on the symptoms of ABD.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 75 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Females between the ages of 18 and 75 * Diagnosed with abdominal bloating-distension according to the Rome IV criteria * Without any condition preventing exercise * Proficiency in Turkish reading and writing Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with any organic cause for bloating and distension (such as celiac disease or other absorption disorders, intestinal dysmotility, and chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction) * Those with alarm symptoms (weight loss, rectal bleeding, or anemia) * A history of major gastrointestinal or abdomino-pelvic surgery * Who unable to complete the study protocol * Cognitively challenged to the extent that it would hinder the conduct of the study * Pregnant individuals

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Abdominal bloating and distention (ABD) Perception of sensations

Timeframe: Pre-intervention; immediately after the Four weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06347367

SponsorEge University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-06-17

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