Actively Recruiting
Abdominal Rectus Diastasis (ARD) Reconstruction
Led by Karolinska Institutet · Updated on 2024-10-21
110
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
445 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The aim of this study is to investigate whether abdominal wall reconstruction through laparoscopic surgery can be recommended as a safe treatment alternative for patients with symptomatic rectus diastasis, and if this type of treatment leads to improved quality of life, trunk stability and reduced pain.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Abdominal Rectus Diastasis (ARD) Reconstruction
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Rectus diastasis 3 cm or greater
- Body mass index (BMI) 28 kg/m2 or less
- Non-smoker
- Abdominal instability
- Abdominal wall and/or lower back pain despite physical therapy or structured physical exercise for at least 6 months
You will not qualify if you...
- Body mass index (BMI) greater than 28 kg/m2
- Smoking
- Ongoing immunosuppressive therapy
- Current pregnancy at 16 weeks gestational age or more within the last 12 months
- Pregnant or women who wish to become pregnant
- Previously extensive abdominal wall surgery including hernia surgery (except cesarean section, appendectomy, small umbilical herniae)
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Karolinska Institutet, Ersta Hospital
Stockholm, Region Stockholm, Sweden, SE-116 91
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
A
Anders Thorell, Professor
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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