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Impact of Diastasis Recti Abdominis on Spinal Curvature in Postpartum Women

110 participantsStarted 2026-03-02

Plain-language summary

This study investigates the relationship between diastasis recti abdominis and spinal curvature in postpartum women using non-invasive assessment methods.

Who can participate

Age range

21 Years – 35 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age range: 21 to 35 years * BMI between 18 and 29.9 kg/m². * Normal vaginal delivery or cesarean section. * Postpartum period between 6 weeks and 6 months * Participants with or without diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) as determined by ultrasound. Exclusion Criteria: * • History of spinal deformities (e.g., scoliosis, kyphosis, spondylolisthesis). * Any neuromuscular or neurological disorders. * Previous abdominal or spinal surgery. * Multiple pregnancies. * Participants currently undergoing physical therapy treatment for spinal or abdominal conditions. * Inability to comply with instructions or complete the assessment protocol

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?

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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

Lumbar Lordosis Angle

Timeframe: At baseline (single assessment).

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07458412

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-04-20

Contact for this trial

Mawada Mohamed, Master

+01027877397 mawadamohamed45@gmail.com

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