Evaluating muscle function in women after childbirth
Neuromuscular Biomechanics of the Lumbopelvic Stabilizing Muscles in Nulligravid and Postpartum Women
This study tests how well women who have recently given birth can control their muscles in their legs and trunk during exercises to see if there are any factors that affect their muscle function.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 78 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Carroll University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Waukesha, Wisconsin and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05073224 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates lower extremity and trunk neuromuscular control in 78 nulligravid and postpartum women. Participants will attend two experimental sessions to assess their neuromuscular function and physical activity levels. The study aims to quantify limb steadiness during fatiguing exercises and identify factors that contribute to neuromuscular function in postpartum women. This novel approach seeks to provide insights into muscle activity and control that have not been previously studied in this population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include postpartum women who are primiparous and nulligravid women who have never been pregnant.
Not a fit: Patients with multiple gestations, significant orthopedic conditions, or chronic health issues may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and management of muscle function in postpartum women, potentially enhancing their recovery and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: This study is novel and has not been previously tested, as it aims to quantify lower extremity force control in postpartum women for the first time.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Post-partum * Primiparous (this is their first child) Exclusion Criteria: * multiple gestation * prescription anti-inflammatory/pain medications that are taken daily * significant orthopedic conditions that would contraindicate performance of the fatigue task (such as fractures, severe scoliosis, etc) * cardiovascular \& pulmonary disease * neuromuscular health conditions (such as diabetes, neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, seizures, etc) * history of previous abdominal surgery (with the exception of Cesarean delivery) Nulligravid Women (Controls) * Women from the surrounding community will also be recruited to serve as controls * Nulligravid women will meet the same inclusion/exclusion criteria as the postpartum women, with the exception of never having been pregnant
Where this trial is running
Waukesha, Wisconsin and 1 other locations
- Carroll University — Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States (Recruiting)
- Carroll University — Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Rita Deering, PT, DPT, PhD — Carroll University
- Study coordinator: Rita Deering, DPT, PhD
- Email: rdeering@carrollu.edu
- Phone: 2629513047
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.