RecruitingNot Applicable

Abdominal Rectus Diastasis (ARD) Reconstruction

Sweden110 participantsStarted 2019-06-17

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to investigate whether abdominal wall reconstruction through laparoscopic surgery can be recommended as a safe treatment alternative for patients with symptomatic rectus diastasis, and if this type of treatment leads to improved quality of life, trunk stability and reduced pain.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Rectus diastasis ≥3 cm * BMI =\<28 kg/m2 * non smoker * abdominal instability, * abdominal wall and/or lower back pain despite physical therapy / structured physical exercise for at least 6 months Exclusion Criteria: * BMI \>28 kg/m2 * Smoking * Ongoing immunosuppressive therapy * Current pregnancy ≥16 weeks gestational age for the last 12 months * Pregnant or women who wish to become pregnant * Previously extensive abdominal wall surgery incl hernia surgery (NOT including sectio, appendectomy, small umbilical herniae)

What they're measuring

Rate of recurrence

Timeframe: 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04182412

SponsorKarolinska Institutet

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-12-31

Contact for this trial

Anders Thorell, Professor

+46 8 714 6541 anders.thorell@erstadiakoni.se

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