Impact of Exercise on Diastasis Rectus Abdominus (NCT04049487) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Impact of Exercise on Diastasis Rectus Abdominus
Stopped: Covid
United States6 participantsStarted 2019-10-14
Plain-language summary
The aim with this research project is to evaluate the success of diastasis recti closure after a 4-week group exercise class that includes: strengthening of each abdominal muscle group, hip strengthening and stabilization, and pelvic floor activation and cueing during exercises. Success will be evaluated by measuring width and depth of linea alba laxity before and after completion of the 4 sessions as well as other outcome measures such as lumbopelvic pain, pain with intercourse, and incontinence. Intervention will be compared to a control group that participates in an exercise program geared toward general health and wellness.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age between 18 and 60
* Has had a vaginal or cesarean delivery between 12 weeks and 2 years ago
* Has a diastasis measured at least 2 cm wide
Exclusion Criteria:
* Cardiovascular problems precluding exercise
* Exercise-induced asthma
* History of stroke
* History of abdominal surgery other than a cesarean section
* Current pregnancy
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Diastasis width comparison
Timeframe: At enrollment (prior to intervention), within 1 week following end of intervention
2
Diastasis depth comparison
Timeframe: At enrollment (prior to intervention), within 1 week following end of intervention