Clinical Trial

Investigating the Gut Microbiome and Symptomology in IBS

Study acronym: MICROFIT
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Record status
This record was last updated November 27, 2024 (before its estimated December 2025 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
This intervention study explores whether a routine physical activity intervention can help manage or relieve symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in adults who have been clinically diagnosed with IBS. The main questions it aims to answer is: • Primary Outcome: Does engaging in routine physical activity reduce the severity of IBS symptoms compared to baseline levels? Comparison Group: Researchers will compare the intervention group (receiving the 12-week physical activity program) with a control group (receiving no intervention for 12-weeks). Participant Activities and Interventions: * Complete a 12-week walking programme. * Visit the university on 3 occasions (baseline, week-6 and week-12) for biological sample collection and sub-maximal fitness assessments. * Complete a series of subjective health related questionnaires.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06708533
Lead Sponsor Nottingham Trent University
Collaborators: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, University of Reading
Conditions Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Enrollment 40 participants
Start Date 2025-03
Primary Completion 2025-12 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-12 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2024-11-27