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Effect of Abdominal Exercises and Russian Stimulation on The Abdominal Muscles Strength After Abdominoplasty

Egypt60 participantsStarted 2020-10-01

Plain-language summary

To investigate the effect of preoperative graduated abdominal exercises and Russian stimulation on the abdominal muscles' strength after abdominoplasty

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 45 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

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

Inclusion Criteria: * Age range between 20-45 years. All patients desire an elective surgical repair. * All patients were diagnosed with ventral hernia based on surgeon assessment. * All patients will participate in the study. * All patients enrolled to the study will have their informed consent. * All patients are able to act in abdominal training program. * All patients are able to follow orders during testing and training times. Exclusion Criteria: * A strangulated hernia. * History of surgical interference (abdominal surgery) less than one year. * Liver cirrhosis with or without ascites. * Hip or spine deformities or contractures. * Bowel obstruction, peritonitis, or perforation. * Local or systemic infection. * Patient is pregnant or intended to become pregnant during this period. * Patient has indication for urgent surgery determinate by surgeon.

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

Abdominal muscles peak torque

Timeframe: first or initial assessment at day 0.

Abdominal muscles peak torque

Timeframe: second or preoperative assessment after 42 days 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 42 days of treatment.

Abdominal muscles thickness

Timeframe: third assessment at 2 months post-operative.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04712331

SponsorSouth Valley University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-01-31

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Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 45 Years

Sex

ALL

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 42 days 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 42 days of treatment.

Abdominal muscles thickness

Timeframe: third assessment at 2 months post-operative.