CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Preoperative Abdominal Exercises and Russian Current on Muscle Strength Post Ventral Hernioplasty

Egypt60 participantsStarted 2019-10-01

Plain-language summary

The study was conducted to investigate the effect of preoperative graduated abdominal strengthening exercises and Russian stimulation on the abdominal muscles strength after ventral hernioplasty by using isokinetic dynamometer and Ultrasonography as methods of measurement.

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 45 Years

SexALL

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Criteria of inclusion: * The age is from 20 to 45 years. * All patients want to optionally repair surgery. * Ventral hernia is diagnosed on the basis of a surgeon evaluation. * The study will include all patients. * The informed consent of all the patients enrolled. Criteria for exclusion: * history of surgical interference for less than one year (abdominal surgery). * Cirrhosis of the liver with ascites or without them. * Deformity or contracture of the hip or spine. * Obstruction of bowel, peritonitis or drilling.

What they're measuring

Abdominal muscles peak torque

Timeframe: first or initial assessment at day 0.

Abdominal muscles peak torque

Timeframe: second or preoperative assessment after 6 weeks of treatment.

Abdominal muscles peak torque

Timeframe: third assessment at 2 months post-operative.

Abdominal muscles peak torque

Timeframe: fourth assessment at 4 months post-operative.

Abdominal muscles thickness

Timeframe: first or initial assessment at day 0.

Abdominal muscles thickness

Timeframe: second or preoperative assessment after 6 weeks of treatment.

Abdominal muscles thickness

Timeframe: third assessment at 2 months post-operative.

Abdominal muscles thickness

Timeframe: fourth assessment at 4 months post-operative.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04239417

SponsorSouth Valley University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-04-01

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Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 45 Years

SexALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Abdominal muscles peak torque

Timeframe: first or initial assessment at day 0.

Abdominal muscles peak torque

Timeframe: second or preoperative assessment after 6 weeks of treatment.

Abdominal muscles peak torque

Timeframe: third assessment at 2 months post-operative.

Abdominal muscles peak torque

Timeframe: fourth assessment at 4 months post-operative.

Abdominal muscles thickness

Timeframe: first or initial assessment at day 0.

Abdominal muscles thickness

Timeframe: second or preoperative assessment after 6 weeks of treatment.

Abdominal muscles thickness

Timeframe: third assessment at 2 months post-operative.

Abdominal muscles thickness

Timeframe: fourth assessment at 4 months post-operative.