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Abdominal bloating and distension (ABD) are the most commonly gastrointestinal symptoms reported by patients with various functional gut disorders such as functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome and it is frequently associated with constipation. The pathophysiology of ABD is complex, often multifactorial and poorly understood. The reseach was hypothesised that short-term self-manual approaches and exercise for core muscles would have a positive effect on the symptoms of ABD.


Clinical Trial Description

Characteristic symptoms include recurrent abdominal fullness, pressure, or a sensation of trapped gas (abdominal bloating), and/or measurable increase in abdominal girth (abdominal distention). There are several key components in pathophysiology of ABD: a subjective sensation of abdominal bloating, objective abdominal distention, volume of intra-abdominal contents, altered pelvic floor muscle function and muscular activity of the abdominal wall. Therapeutic options include; dietary modifications, probiotics, antibiotics, prokinetic agents, antispasmodics, neuromodulators, biofeedback and physical activity. However, treatment of ABD is limited and not effective in all individuals with this symptom. There is no study investigated the effectiveness of exercise and self-manual approaches in patients with ABD. Therefore, investigators aim to determine the short-term effects and differences of exercise and self-manual approaches on symptoms in patients with ABD. Women between the ages of 18 and 75 who meet the Rome Ⅳ criteria will be diagnosed with ABD by Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology will be included in the study. Participants will be assigned to Group 1 (exercise and self-manual approaches targeting only the diaphragm muscles) and Group 2 (exercise and self-manual approaches targeting both diaphragm and core muscles). Exercise and self-manual approaches will be performed at home 3 times a day for 8 repetitions for 4 weeks and approximately 45-60 minutes. Both groups will receive the patient education before treatment. Group 1 exercise and self-manual program include; diaphragmatic stretching technique, pectoral muscle relaxation, diaphragmatic mobilisation, thoracic mobilisation and diaphragmatic breathing. İn addition to Group 1, patients in group 2 will receive, abdominal massage, abdominal mobilisation, stabilisation exercises and pelvic floor muscle training. ABD symptoms will be assessed on a 6-point graphic rating scale (Perception of sensations), Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS), Diaphragm, abdominal wall and pelvic floor muscle and other related muscles will be assessed with Surface Electromyography (SEMG), High-Resolution Anorectal Manometry (HRAM), Balloon Expulsion Test (BET), Colon transit time (CTT) and Ultrasonography (USG). ;


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NCT number NCT06347367
Study type Interventional
Source Ege University
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Status Active, not recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date January 1, 2023
Completion date June 19, 2024

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