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Elliptical Physical Activity and Sexual Dysfunction in Males With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Led by Cairo University · Updated on 2025-01-20
40
Participants Needed
1
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What this Trial Is About
This research aims to explore how elliptical physical activity affects sexual dysfunction, specifically weak erection or erectile dysfunction, in men with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Psychological issues related to IBS may contribute to sexual problems, and different forms of exercise might help improve these symptoms. The study focuses on men aged 30 to 50 years who experience both IBS and sexual dysfunction. Forty men with IBS and sexual dysfunction will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. Group I will participate in elliptical physical activity for 40 minutes, three times a week, over 12 weeks. Group II will not perform any physical activity and will serve as a wait-list control group. This single-blind trial evaluates the impact of exercise compared to no intervention. Participants will be assessed after 12 weeks using several measures, including the International Index of Erectile Function to evaluate sexual function. Additional assessments include the Irritable Bowel Syndrome Severity Scoring System, Quality of Life Questionnaire, State Anxiety Inventory, and Beck Depression Inventory. These evaluations will help researchers understand the effects of elliptical exercise on sexual dysfunction and related psychological symptoms in men with IBS.
CONDITIONS
Brief 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
- Age between 30 and 50 years
You will not qualify if you...
- Obese men
- Men with chest or renal disease
- Men with cardiac or metabolic disease
- Men with systemic disease
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 12 weeks
Participants perform elliptical physical activity for 40 minutes three times weekly for 12 weeks or remain on a wait list with no activity.
Approximately 36 exercise sessions for the active group; no scheduled activity for the wait list group
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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