Status:
RECRUITING
Diaphragm and Breathing Muscle Characteristics in Women With and Without Diastasis Recti Abdominis After Childbirth
Lead Sponsor:
University of Patras
Conditions:
Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA)
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-50 years
Brief Summary
Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA) is a common condition experienced postpartum, in which the abdominal muscles separate along the midline of the abdomen due to stretching and thinning of the linea alba....
Detailed Description
Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is a common postpartum condition, characterized by stretching and thinning of the linea alba and separation of the two rectus abdominis muscles along the midline of the...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Female sex
- Aged 18 to 50 years
- Parous women (at least one previous childbirth)
- At least 6 months postpartum at the time of assessment (and within 5 years postpartum)
- Ability to understand and communicate in Greek
- Willingness to participate and provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Current pregnancy
- Delivery within the previous 6 months
- History of severe chronic respiratory disease (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis)
- Presence of connective tissue disorders
- Presence of neurological disorders
- Severe musculoskeletal conditions that could affect trunk or respiratory function or limit participation in testing procedures (severe low back pain, sciatica etc.)
- Previous abdominal surgery, with the exception of cesarean section
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 19 2025
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 13 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
42 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07389993
Start Date
May 19 2025
End Date
May 13 2026
Last Update
April 13 2026
Active Locations (1)
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Laboratory of Clinical Rehabilitation and Research (CPRlab), University of Patras
Pátrai, Achaia, Greece, 26504