CompletedNot Applicable

Lumbar Paraspinal Muscular Properties After Cesarean Delivery

Egypt60 participantsStarted 2021-06-28

Plain-language summary

The biomechanical characteristics of lumbar paraspinal muscles may give us insight into different lower back dysfunctions in postpartum mothers after cesarean section.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 34 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women who experienced cesarean section at least for one time * Women Who are free of specific lower back disorders * Women who are below 34 years old and above 20 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Women who experienced normal vaginal birth * Women who complain of a specific lower back disorder * Women who are above 34 years old or below 20 years old * Women who have a body mass index above 30 Kg/m2

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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?
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What they're measuring

Lumbar Paraspinal Muscles Stiffness, measured by the MyotonPRO device in units of N/m.

Timeframe: 6-12 weeks after cesarean section

Lumbar Paraspinal Muscles Elasticity, measured by the MyotonPRO device in a relative unit

Timeframe: 6-12 weeks after cesarean section

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06031649

SponsorSouth Valley University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-01-29

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