Scar Mobilization Techniques vs Core Stability Exercises on Scar Tissue and Lumbopelvic Pain (NCT05355181) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Scar Mobilization Techniques vs Core Stability Exercises on Scar Tissue and Lumbopelvic Pain
Pakistan27 participantsStarted 2022-04-20
Plain-language summary
The study will be a Randomized clinical trial to check the effects of scar mobilization techniques with and without core stabilization exercises on scar tissue mobility and lumbopelvic pain in females after a cesarean section suffering from back pain and restricted scar mobility. Duration of study will 6 months, convenient sampling technique used, subject following eligibility criteria from Rafiqa Medical Centre, Sargodha and Fatima Hospital, Sargodha, will randomly be allocated in two groups via lottery method, baseline assessment will be done, Group A participants will be given baseline treatment along with scar mobilization and core stabilization exercises, Group B participants will be given baseline treatment along with scar mobilization for 3 weeks. On the 5th and 9th day, the post-intervention assessment will be done via, Manual Scar mobility testing, Vancouver Scar Scale, Numeric Pain Rating Scale, and Oswestry Disability Index. 3 sessions per week will be given.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 40 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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 20 -40 years.
* Lower segment transverse incision technique used.
* Minimum 6 weeks postnatal.
* Completely healed Scar.
* Limited scar mobilization in any direction or lifting.
* No complications after the surgery.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Women with an abdominal hernia.
* Multiple births.
* Skin irritation or infection at the scar site.
* Diastasis Recti Abdominis
* History of abdominal surgery other than cesarean section.
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.
1This trial compared scar mobilization techniques against core stability exercises for scar tissue and lumbopelvic pain — based on what was measured, like the Vancouver Scar Scale and Oswestry Disability Index, do you know which approach showed better results for someone with my specific type of scar and back pain?
2Since this study is now completed, has any data or findings been published yet, and if so, would either of these two treatments — scar mobilization or core stability exercises — be appropriate for me to try?
3The trial used a Numeric Pain Rating Scale and disability index to track outcomes, so how would you measure whether my pain and function are actually improving if we tried one of these approaches in my care?
4Would scar mobilization techniques or core stability exercises be something we could pursue outside of a clinical trial through standard physical therapy, or would I need a specialist familiar with these specific methods?
5Given that my situation involves both scar tissue and back pain, do you think one of these two approaches would be a better starting point for me, or would you recommend combining them or trying something else first?
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.