RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07531342

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Combined With Anti-inflammatory Diet in Crohn's Disease

The Effect of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Combined With Anti-inflammatory Diet on Constipation and Quality of Life in Patients With Crohn's Disease


Sponsor

Cairo University

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

Jan 1, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Fifty six patients with Crohn's disease of both genders with age 40 - 60 year old suffering from constipation, physical and functional limitations participated in this study. The participants were selected from Outpatient clinic of Faculty of Physical Therapy, Suez Canal University, Egypt and randomly distributed into two groups equal in number. Group (A): 25 patients who received rTMS 5 times per week in addition to anti-inflammatory diet for 4 weeks. While, Group (B): 25 patients received anti-inflammatory diet program for 4 weeks. Primary outcome measures were Quality of life questionnaire and Constipation severity index while Interlukins inflammatory markers was the secondary outcome measure.


Eligibility

Min Age: 40 YearsMax Age: 60 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying Anti-inflammatory diet and a medical device called Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for people with crohn's disease. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 40 Years to 60 Years.

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Interventions

DEVICERepetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation

Patients received 1 Hz rTMS, the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) was selected as the stimulation site. The stimulation frequency was set to 1 Hz for a period of 4 weeks.

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTAnti-inflammatory diet

Patients received unprocessed, anti-inflammatory foods, rich in microbiota-accessible carbohydrates, lean protein, and omega-3 fatty acids for a period of 4 weeks.


Locations(1)

Faculty of Physical Therapy

Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt

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