Effects of Indoor Activity on the Integrity and Function of the Intestinal Barrier of Patients With Fibromyalgia and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The project focuses on somatic functional syndrome, a category of disorders characterized by subjective symptoms, suffering and disability without evident organic or functional alterations. Syndromes such as Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel, Chronic Fatigue and Restless Legs fall into this category. Patients seek diagnoses and treatments, often consulting multiple doctors. The proposed alternative approach involves physical activity as the cornerstone of therapy, with a focus on fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia manifests itself with musculoskeletal pain, chronic fatigue, sleep disturbances and other symptoms. The text highlights a correlation between fibromyalgia and gastrointestinal disorders, in particular Irritable Bowel. Both syndromes share pathophysiological mechanisms, including alteration of intestinal permeability and psychosocial factors. An important note is the possible compromise of the integrity of the intestinal wall, with consequences on general health. Inflammation, dysbiosis, and altered intestinal permeability contribute to a vicious cycle that can lead to cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, and inflammatory diseases. Regular physical activity is a possible improvement for fibromyalgia symptoms, with scientific studies demonstrating its effectiveness. A sedentary lifestyle is linked to gastrointestinal problems, and physical exercise can promote gastrointestinal motility and counteract disorders such as gastric reflux and irritable bowel syndrome. The research aims to focus on the effects of physical activity on gastrointestinal and extra-gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with fibromyalgia and irritable bowel disease. The effects on intestinal integrity, dysbiosis and markers of inflammation are also examined. The research also aims to evaluate the psychological aspects of these syndromes.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 65
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Satisfaction of the ACR diagnostic criteria for the diagnosis of FM,

• A total Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Severity Scoring System (IBS-SSS) score of ≥ 125 (moderate to severe IBS symptoms) for the satisfaction of the Rome III-IV criteria in patients with IBS.

Locations
Other Locations
Italy
IRCCS Saverio de Bellis
RECRUITING
Castellana Grotte
Contact Information
Primary
Francesco Russo
francesco.russo@irccsdebellis.it
+390804994129
Backup
Antonella Bianco
antonella.bianco@irccsdebellis.it
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-09-04
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12
Participants
Target number of participants: 165
Treatments
Active_comparator: AF-FM
Patients with Fibromyalgia
Active_comparator: AF-IBS
Patients with irritable bowel syndrome
Active_comparator: AF-FM-IBS
Patients with fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome
Sponsors
Leads: Azienda Ospedaliera Specializzata in Gastroenterologia Saverio de Bellis

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