Could simple exercises calm gut inflammation and boost quality of life in IBS?
NCT ID NCT07760298
First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two types of exercise—calisthenics (bodyweight moves like squats and planks) and cycling—to see how they affect inflammation and quality of life in young women with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Participants, aged 18 to 25, will follow an exercise program while researchers measure changes in a blood marker called interleukin-6, IBS symptom severity, and daily life impact. The goal is to find out whether either exercise approach can ease IBS symptoms and improve well-being.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Calisthenics exercises (bodyweight training) compared with cycling exercises
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could point toward exercise-based strategies to ease IBS symptoms and improve quality of life in young adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply broadly. Exercise may not significantly change IL-6 levels or IBS symptoms for everyone.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 60 people
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- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 25 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * females will be aged from 18 to 25 years old * diagnosis by Rome IV diagnostic criteria * BMI will be 18.5- 29.5 kg\\m2 * (Moderate-severe) severity of IBS. Exclusion Criteria: * organic gastro -intestinal disorders * thyroid dysfunctions * concurrent cardio vascular? * respiratory, renal, hepatic disorders * neurological/musculoskeletal problems, * psychiatric disease, * hematological disease, * previous history of stomach or intestinal excision. * BMI will be \>30 kg\\m2 * Participating in any other ex progrm
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