Treating Diastasis Recti in Postpartum Women with Different Therapies

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of various therapies for treating Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA) in postpartum women. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four treatment groups: Visceral Manipulation (VM), Kinesio Taping (KT), a combination of both, or core strengthening exercises. The study aims to determine which treatment or combination of treatments most effectively reduces the gap between abdominal muscles and improves associated symptoms such as pain, pelvic floor strength, and urinary incontinence. The interventions will be administered over a six-week period, with assessments conducted to measure outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Post-partum female will be included on the basis of:

* DRA: Finger width palpation shows \>2.5 cm
* Postpartum females bearing at least 1 child
* Age between 35 to 45 years old
* Post-partum females who had gone through normal vaginal delivery, vacuum delivery, forceps delivery, and lower section caesarian section (at least 1 month after)

Exclusion Criteria:

Postpartum female will be excluded if she has:

* Any other abdominal surgery
* Sensitivity with taping (specific for those will have KT)
* Diagnosed with abdominal hernia
* Open abdominal wound

Where it's running

• Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center
  Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Hafiz Sheraz Arshad, PhD Health Sciences
• Email: drhafizsheraz@gmail.com
• Phone: +923004009429

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.