Neck therapy may soothe IBS symptoms, small study hopes

NCT ID NCT07560345

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a series of gentle, passive neck movements (called neurodynamic mobilization of the vagus nerve) can reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in women. Thirty-two women aged 20-45 with mild to moderate IBS will receive the treatment for 6 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in symptom severity and quality of life before and after the intervention.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: neurodynamic mobilization of vagus nerve (a series of passive neck movements)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-drug, hands-on approach to reduce IBS symptoms and improve quality of life in women.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage study with only 32 women, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment is experimental and may not provide significant relief.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

irritable bowel syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of physical therapy

Giza, Dokki, 11432, Egypt

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.