The Effect of Kinesio Taping on Reducing Diastasis Recti Abdominis Size in Postpartum Women (NCT06975397) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Kinesio Taping on Reducing Diastasis Recti Abdominis Size in Postpartum Women
Poland161 participantsStarted 2020-06-24
Plain-language summary
A three-arm parallel-group randomized controlled trial was conducted with 90 women aged 23-42 years, 6-8 weeks postpartum. Participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: no kinesiotaping (control), placebo kinesiotaping (no tension), and kinesiotaping with 50% tension. All participants followed the same exercise program. The primary outcome measure was the Diastasis Recti Index (DRI), assessed via ultrasound at baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks.
Who can participate
Age range
25 Years – 45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* \- aged between 25 and 45 years
* first singleton pregnancy
* natural childbirth
* no medical contraindications for exercising and taping.
Exclusion Criteria:
* \- childbirth through cesarean section
* more than eight weeks from natural childbirth
* body mass index (BMI) over 35 kg/m2
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
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Diastasis Recti Index (DRI)
Timeframe: The effectiveness of Kinesio taping was assessed based on intergroup differences in the initial measurement values (DRI1) taken before the start of the project, the second measurement after 4 weeks (DRI2), and the third measurement after 8 weeks (DRI3).