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Comparison of Overall Function Between Postpartum Women With and Without Diastasis Rectus Abdominis

United States150 participantsStarted 2021-07-02

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this research is to examine the effects of diastasis rectus abdominis on the overall function of postpartum women and to determine test-retest reliability and construct validity of a self-assessment palpation of inter-rectus distance for DRA using telehealth.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 40 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women ages 18-40 years * Postpartum (within 6-10 weeks of vaginal delivery) Exclusion Criteria: * Women who are currently being treated by a physical therapist for their diastasis rectus abdominis * Women who had high-risk pregnancies (bedrest, gestational diabetes, pregnancy-induced hypertension) * Women with a history of abdominal or back surgery * Women with history of connective tissue disease such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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?

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What they're measuring

Inventory of Functional Status after Childbirth

Timeframe: one time between 6-10 weeks postpartum

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05709704

SponsorTexas Woman's University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2023-05

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