CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Pilates Exercises on Diastasis Recti Abdominis in Postpartum Women

Egypt50 participantsStarted 2023-09-26

Plain-language summary

The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of Pilates exercises on diastasis recti abdominis in postpartum women.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 35 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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

Inclusion criteria

. Postpartum women (7 days after delivery) having diastasis recti (separation between the two recti more than 2.5cm at the level of umbilicus).
. Multiparous women (2-3) times delivered vaginally with or without episiotomy.
. Their age ranged from 20 -35 years old.
. Their BMI was less than 30 kg/cm2.

Exclusion criteria

. Abdominal or back surgery.
. Abdominal hernia.
. History of abnormal pregnancy, uterine fibroid or polyhydraminos during pregnancy.
. Neurological disorders as multiple sclerosis, stroke and spinal lesion.
. Musculoskeletal diseases such as fractures muscle strains, severe knee osteoarthritis which may affect their physical activity.

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

Measurement of separation between the two-rectus abdominis muscles above the umbilicus at rest

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Measurement of separation between the two-rectus abdominis muscles above the umbilicus during contraction

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Measurement of separation between the two-rectus abdominis muscles at level of the umbilicus at rest

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Measurement of separation between the two-rectus abdominis muscles at level of the umbilicus during contraction

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Measurement of separation between the two-rectus abdominis muscles below the umbilicus at rest

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Measurement of separation between the two-rectus abdominis muscles below the umbilicus during contraction

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Assessment of trunk flexion strength

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06311201

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-01-26

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Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 35 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

. Postpartum women (7 days after delivery) having diastasis recti (separation between the two recti more than 2.5cm at the level of umbilicus).
. Multiparous women (2-3) times delivered vaginally with or without episiotomy.
. Their age ranged from 20 -35 years old.
. Their BMI was less than 30 kg/cm2.

Exclusion criteria

. Abdominal or back surgery.
. Abdominal hernia.
. History of abnormal pregnancy, uterine fibroid or polyhydraminos during pregnancy.
. Neurological disorders as multiple sclerosis, stroke and spinal lesion.
. Musculoskeletal diseases such as fractures muscle strains, severe knee osteoarthritis which may affect their physical activity.

What they're measuring

Measurement of separation between the two-rectus abdominis muscles above the umbilicus at rest

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Measurement of separation between the two-rectus abdominis muscles above the umbilicus during contraction

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Measurement of separation between the two-rectus abdominis muscles at level of the umbilicus at rest

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Measurement of separation between the two-rectus abdominis muscles at level of the umbilicus during contraction

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Measurement of separation between the two-rectus abdominis muscles below the umbilicus at rest

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Measurement of separation between the two-rectus abdominis muscles below the umbilicus during contraction

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Assessment of trunk flexion strength

Timeframe: 8 weeks