Status:

RECRUITING

Naprapathy Training for Postpartum DRAM Prevention

Lead Sponsor:

Karolinska Institutet

Collaborating Sponsors:

Hela Kvinnans Klinik

Conditions:

Diastasis Recti

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-50 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

A randomised controlled trial with the aim of analysing the effectiveness of a training program intended to prevent symptoms related to DRAM in the postpartum period.

Detailed Description

Diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscles (DRAM) is a common condition after pregnancy and after great loss of weight. Distension of linea alba is a normal process during pregnancy caused by the growi...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Uni- and multiparous women 3-12 months postpartum
  • Ability to understand Swedish language
  • Ability participate in a three months follow-up program
  • Diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscles > 3 cm

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Ongoing pregnancy
  • Age <18 years or >50 years
  • < 3 months or >12 months post partum
  • History of neurologic, musculoskeletal or psychiatric disorders
  • Interrectal diastasis < 3 cm

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

October 31 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

70 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04652830

Start Date

March 1 2021

End Date

October 31 2026

Last Update

January 3 2025

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Hela Kvinnans Klinik

Stockholm, Sweden, 116 37