CompletedNot Applicable

Pilot Trial of Abdominal Core Rehabilitation To Improve Outcomes After Ventral Hernia Repair

United States138 participantsStarted 2022-04-19

Plain-language summary

This study aims to evaluate the potential role of physical therapy in improving outcomes after ventral hernia repair.

Who can participate

Age range

18 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 * Ages 18+ * Diagnosis of ventral hernia * Scheduled for elective ventral hernia repair * Independent functional status * Transverse hernia width of 2cm or greater Exclusion Criteria * Previously diagnosed movement or balance disorder * Use of ambulatory assistive device (walker or cane) * Not currently undergoing or planning to undergo physical therapy or other skilled exercise intervention supervised by a medical rehabilitation professional

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

Change From Baseline in Five Times Sit-to-stand Time

Timeframe: Baseline before surgery, 10 weeks after surgery

Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) - Physical Function

Timeframe: Baseline before surgery, 10 weeks after surgery

Change From Baseline in Quiet Unstable Sitting Test

Timeframe: Baseline before surgery, 10 weeks after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05142618

SponsorOhio State University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-02-18

Results submitted2026-02-23

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Who can participate

Age range

18 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

Change From Baseline in Five Times Sit-to-stand Time

Timeframe: Baseline before surgery, 10 weeks after surgery

Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) - Physical Function

Timeframe: Baseline before surgery, 10 weeks after surgery

Change From Baseline in Quiet Unstable Sitting Test

Timeframe: Baseline before surgery, 10 weeks after surgery