CompletedNot Applicable

Investigation of the Relationship Between Core Muscles Functions and Symptoms of Patients with Abdominal Bloating/Distension

Turkey (Türkiye)21 participantsStarted 2023-05-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between core muscle functions (strength, endurance, thickness) and symptoms in individuals with abdominal bloating/distension. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does symptoms in individuals with abdominal bloating/distension have an effect on core muscles? How do core muscles change based on an increase or decrease in these symptoms?

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Have a diagnosis of abdominal bloating/distension made by a physician according to the Rome IV Criteria * Be female between 18 and 65 years of age * Volunteer to participate\" Exclusion Criteria: * Having a serious neurological, pulmonary, systemic, orthopedic, or metabolic disease accompanying bloating-distension * Being under 18 or over 65 years of age * Being pregnant * Having any organic cause for bloating and distension (such as celiac disease or other absorption disorders, intestinal dysmotility, and chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction) * Having alarm symptoms (weight loss, rectal bleeding, or anemia) * Having a Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥40 * Having a history of gastrointestinal (GI) or abdominolumbopelvic surgery

What they're measuring

Superficial Electromyography (EMG)

Timeframe: At the time of the initial physiotherapist examination

Ultrasonography (USG)

Timeframe: At the time of the initial physiotherapist examination

MIP-MEP Measurement

Timeframe: At the time of the initial physiotherapist examination

Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale

Timeframe: At the time of the initial physiotherapist examination

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06659874

SponsorDokuz Eylul University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-05-01

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexFEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Superficial Electromyography (EMG)

Timeframe: At the time of the initial physiotherapist examination

Ultrasonography (USG)

Timeframe: At the time of the initial physiotherapist examination

MIP-MEP Measurement

Timeframe: At the time of the initial physiotherapist examination

Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale

Timeframe: At the time of the initial physiotherapist examination