Exercise for IBD fatigue: tiny trial ends early

NCT ID NCT02861053

Terminated Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at whether moderate physical activity three times a week could reduce chronic fatigue in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Fatigue affects about 40% of IBD patients and can lower quality of life. The trial planned to compare a group that added extra exercise to their routine with a group that kept their usual activity level. However, only 3 people enrolled, and the study was terminated early, so no meaningful results were obtained.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: regular moderate physical activity
What this could lead to: If it worked, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to ease fatigue and improve quality of life for people with IBD.
What could go wrong: The trial was terminated early with only 3 participants, so no reliable conclusions can be drawn. The approach may not work for everyone, and benefits seen in other conditions may not apply to IBD.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

inflammatory bowel disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Rouen University Hospital

Rouen, France

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