Status:

COMPLETED

Impact of Mobile App-Based Exercises on Rectus Diastasis in Women Undergoing Cesarean Birth

Lead Sponsor:

South Valley University

Conditions:

Diastasis Recti and Weakness of the Linea Alba

Eligibility:

FEMALE

25-35 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Diastasis recti abdominis, or rectus diastasis, is the separation of the two parts of the rectus abdominis muscle along the midline of the linea alba, without any visible defect in the fascia. Diasta...

Detailed Description

Cesarean births were linked to significant post-operative changes in the thickness of abdominal fasciae and muscles when compared to vaginal births and these changes may be involved in the higher rate...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • First-time mothers who delivered by a cesarean birth
  • Post-cesarean women between 25 and 35 years old
  • Women with a Diastasis Recti of at least 1 cm separation above the umbilicus and at least 0.5 cm separation below the umbilicus

Exclusion

  • First-time mothers who delivered by a vaginal birth
  • Multiparous mothers
  • Those who have not a Diastasis Recti
  • Mothers under 25 years old and those above 35 years old

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 26 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07001046

Start Date

April 1 2023

End Date

March 26 2024

Last Update

August 19 2025

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Faculty of physical therapy, South Valley University

Qina, Qena Governorate, Egypt, 83523