Vibration Exercise for Crohn's to Observe Response
Not applicable · Testing Whole body vibration exercise · 1 site · University of Hertfordshire
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In plain English
What this trial is testing
This study is testing Whole body vibration exercise. Condition(s) listed: Crohn's Disease.
Participants are assigned to groups by chance (randomized).
It is blinded: participants and the study team do not know who receives what.
This study does not use drug-development phases (it may test a device, diet, procedure, app, or care approach).
Who can join
- Ages 18 to 65
- Any sex
Some of the main requirements, copied from the record:
- Aged over 18-65 years old
- Clinical diagnosis of CD for at least 4 weeks before randomization
- Mild to moderate active CD (150-220 CDAI)
Plus 3 more requirement(s). There are also 8 reasons someone might not be able to join (exclusion criteria). Only the trial team can confirm whether you qualify.
What's involved
- About 168 participants are expected to take part.
- Start date: 2025-03-31.
- Main results expected around 2027-07-01 (estimate from the record).
- 1 study site listed (1 marked recruiting) in United Kingdom.
Main thing being measured
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire (IBDQ) (change in IBDQ from baseline to 6 weeks)
In the researchers’ words
Background: Crohn's disease (CD) is a long-term inflammatory condition of the digestive system. People with CD often have unpredictable and debilitating symptoms, including abdominal pain, diarrhoea and fatigue.
This is a short automatic summary built from the official record. A fuller plain-English card is coming; until then, please read the official record.
Questions to ask your doctor and the trial team
- Am I likely to qualify, given my health history?
- What would I have to do, and how often would I need to visit?
- Could I get a placebo? What happens to my current treatment?
- What are the possible risks and benefits?
- Are travel or other costs covered?
- What happens after the trial ends?
Official details
| Status | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Conditions | Crohn's Disease |
| Lead sponsor | University of Hertfordshire |
| Collaborators | University of Central Lancashire; Anglia Ruskin University |
| Enrollment | 168 (estimated) |
| Start date | 2025-03-31 |
| Primary completion (est.) | 2027-07-01 |
| First posted | 2024-01-18 |
| Last updated | 2025-07-18 |
| Official title | Vibration Exercise for Crohn's to Observe Response |
| ClinicalTrials.gov ID | NCT06211400 |
Interventions
- Whole body vibration exercise (Other)
6-week supervised whole body vibration exercise programme (training sessions three times per week lasting 10 min) alongside a lifestyle education programme
Full eligibility criteria (from the record)
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged over 18-65 years old * Clinical diagnosis of CD for at least 4 weeks before randomization * Mild to moderate active CD (150-220 CDAI) * Stable medication for at least 4 weeks before randomization * Able to provide written consent, complete the study questionnaires and travel to the research centre for study assessment visits and exercise sessions * Be doing less than 60 minutes of purposeful exercise per week Exclusion Criteria: * Over 65 years old Severe or uncontrolled medical conditions that make it undesirable for the patient to participate * Coexistent serious autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis or systemic sclerosis * Planned major surgery within the first 3 months after randomization * Are pregnant, or are planning pregnancy within the first 3 months after randomization * Poor tolerability to venepuncture or lack of adequate venous access for required blood sampling * Current participation in >60 min/week of purposeful exercise, such as jogging or cycling * Participation in another clinical trial for which concurrent participation is deemed inappropriate * Any orthopaedic implants (hip, knee, spine)
Locations (1)
| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hertfordshire | Hatfield, UK | United Kingdom | Recruiting |
For contacts at each site, use the official record.
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