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NCT05709704
Comparison of Overall Function Between Postpartum Women With and Without Diastasis Rectus Abdominis
Conditions: Diastasis Recti
Sex: Female
Ages: 18 Years – 40 Years
Healthy volunteers: 1
Enrollment: 150
Sponsor: Texas Woman's University
Location: United States
Summary
The purpose of this research is to examine the effects of diastasis rectus abdominis on the overall function of postpartum women and to determine test-retest reliability and construct validity of a self-assessment palpation of inter-rectus distance for DRA using telehealth.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:Women ages 18-40 yearsPostpartum (within 6-10 weeks of vaginal delivery)Exclusion Criteria:Women who are currently being treated by a physical therapist for their diastasis rectus abdominisWomen who had high-risk pregnancies (bedrest, gestational diabetes, pregnancy-induced hypertension)Women with a history of abdominal or back surgeryWomen with history of connective tissue disease such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05709704). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.
