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The objective of this study was to investigate the association between autonomic nervous function, as assessed through heart rate variability (HRV) parameters, and the Crohn\u2019s disease activity index (CDAI).<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec>\n<jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>This cross-sectional study involved 82 CD patients. Demographic and medical history data were gathered, and disease activity was evaluated using the CDAI. Short-term HRV measurements were obtained from all participants.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec>\n<jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>Various adjustments to the model and trend analysis indicate that the HRV parameters are significantly negatively correlated with CDAI. After controlling for potential confounding factors, the smooth curve fitting shows that high-frequency (HF) power is negatively linearly correlated with CDAI. As the HF value increases, CDAI shows a decreasing trend. In contrast, total power (TP), low-frequency power (LF), and standard deviation of the R-R interval (SDNN) exhibit a nonlinear relationship with CDAI. To the left of the inflection point, as the values of TP, LF, and SDNN increase, CDAI shows a decreasing trend. However, to the right of the inflection point, there is no relationship between TP, LF, SDNN values, and CDAI.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec>\n<jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>In patients with CD, autonomic dysfunction correlates with active inflammation. 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