Exercise or relaxation for quality of life in post-Covid IBS
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study compares two non-drug approaches—aerobic exercise and relaxation techniques—to see which better improves quality of life for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) after a Covid-19 infection.
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Who can take part
- You are between 25 and 29.9 on the body mass index (BMI) scale.
- You have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) using standard criteria, with symptoms like belly pain at least once a week for the past 3 months.
- Your IBS symptoms are mild to moderate (based on a standard IBS severity score).
- You have not taken any IBS medication for at least 2 weeks.
- You have not followed any special diet plan for the past 3 months.
- You are generally healthy and can do moderate exercise safely.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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