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Elliptical Physical Activity and Sexual Dysfunction in Men With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Led by Cairo University · Updated on 2025-01-20
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
20 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Psychological problems caused by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can lead to sexual difficulties in men, such as weak erections or erectile dysfunction. This research is evaluating how elliptical exercise might improve symptoms of IBS and related sexual dysfunction in men aged 30 to 50. The study focuses on men with both IBS and erectile dysfunction, aiming to understand the impact of physical activity on these conditions. The study divides 40 men with IBS and sexual dysfunction into two groups of 20 each. Group I will engage in elliptical physical activity using an elliptical trainer for 40 minutes, three times per week, over a period of 12 weeks. Group II will not perform any physical activity during this time. The exercise is supervised and consistent to assess its effects. Participants will be monitored for changes in sexual function using the International Index of Erectile Function, assessed after 12 weeks. Researchers will track symptoms related to IBS and sexual health, evaluating the impact of the elliptical exercise compared to no exercise. The study focuses on safety and effectiveness of this behavioral intervention in improving sexual dysfunction related to IBS.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Elliptical Physical Activity and Sexual Dysfunction in Males With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Men with irritable bowel syndrome
- Men with erectile dysfunction
- Married men
You will not qualify if you...
- Obese men
- Men with chest or kidney (renal) disease
- Men with cardiac or metabolic disease
- Men with systemic disease
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
faculty of physical therapy Cairo university
Dokki, Giza Governorate, Egypt
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Research Team
A
Ali MA Isamil, Lecturer
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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