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Effects of Pilates and Progressive Prone Plank Exercises in Diastasis Recti

Pakistan34 participantsStarted 2025-10-01

Plain-language summary

This study aims to determine the comparative effects of Pilates and Progressive Prone Plank exercises on pain, strength and inter rectus distance in Diastasis Recti

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 45 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Multiparous women * Postpartum women (within 6 to 12 months postpartum) * BMI \<30 * IRD ≥2 cm diagnosed with Diastasis Recti (verified by ultrasound or clinical assessment) * Participants who have undergone either vaginal delivery or cesarean section (C-section). Exclusion Criteria: * Significant pelvic floor dysfunction or pelvic organ prolapse or other related conditions * Patient with unmanaged chronic conditions, like heart disease or hypertension * Recent abdominal or related surgeries within the past six months * Women who are currently pregnant or experiencing postpartum complications. * Patient with presence of hernia.

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

Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)

Timeframe: 4th week

Manual muscle testing

Timeframe: 4th week

Finger width method

Timeframe: 4th week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07576218

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-06-01

Contact for this trial

imran amjad

03324390125 imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 45 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.