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Effect of Autogenic Relaxation Training on Irritable Bowel Syndrome In Adult Females
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
This study will be conducted to determine the effect of autogenic relaxation training on irritable bowel syndrome in adult females.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
20 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
44
Start Date
2026-04-20
Completion Date
2026-09-10
Last Updated
2026-04-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Autogenic relaxation training
The six standard exercises in autogenic relaxation training cause the body to feel calm, warm, and heavy. Each exercise involves the patient lying down, focusing without any particular objective, and then using verbal cues and visual imagination to relax her body in a particular way. The woman relaxed in a half-lying position with a supported back and both arms relaxed at her sides during the eight-week autogenic relaxation training, which lasted 30-40 minutes, one session each week. The woman was advised to focus on her breathing and identify if it was shallow or rapid. Then start to visualize anything in her thoughts. This item should be easy for her to use and enjoyable.
Aerobic exercises
All participant in both groups will perform the treadmill exercises three times a week for eight weeks.The participants will walk on the treadmill in a slow speed for 5 min to warm-up. After that, they will increase their speed until they reach the target heart rate and maintain it for 20 min finally, they will walk on the treadmill for 5 min with a slow speed to cool-down.
Lifestyle modification
Patients in both groups will be instructed to follow dietary advice for 8 weeks. This includes Integrating a healthier eating habit, having food at the same time every day with regular intervals. Never eat too little or too much. Staying properly hydrated. Preventing processed, fatty, and spicy food. Limiting caffeine, carbonated, and alcoholic drinks. Limiting fiber intake to soluble fibers starts with a low dose and builds up gradually. Avoiding insoluble fibers, gas-producing foods like beans, and sweeteners. Awareness of dietary intolerance. An additional advice for increasing physical activity.
Locations (1)
Nisreen Ashraf Helmy
Cairo, Egypt