Stepping it up: Physical activity is associated with a lower incidence of prolonged gastric transit time in capsule endoscopy.

Vítor Macedo Silva Tiago Lima Capela Marta Freitas Cátia Arieira Sofia Xavier Pedro Boal Carvalho Bruno Joel Rosa Maria João Moreira José Cotter

Published in: Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology (2022)

Physical activity during the first hour of CE significantly decreased the occurrence of prolonged GTT. These findings pave the way for further definition of clear instructions to give to patients undergoing CE.

Keyphrases

physical activity
patients undergoing
body mass index
blood pressure
risk assessment
risk factors
energy transfer
sleep quality
depressive symptoms
small bowel