Vagus nerve therapy for irritable bowel syndrome in women
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests a gentle neck exercise technique that may calm the vagus nerve, potentially easing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms like belly pain. If you are a woman with mild to moderate IBS, this approach might help improve your daily comfort.
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Who can take part
- Be a woman between 20 and 45 years old
- Have mild to moderate irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) diagnosed by a doctor
- Have had belly pain at least once a week for the past 3 months
- Your pain must be linked to pooping, or a change in how often you poop, or a change in how your stool looks
- Symptoms must have lasted at least 6 months total, with the last 3 months meeting the above pattern
- Be free of other serious health issues (like heart, lung, kidney, liver, thyroid, blood, or mental health conditions), pregnancy, recent abdominal surgery, or substance abuse
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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