Treatment for abdominal diastasis using radiofrequency and exercise
Effectiveness of a Radiofrequency Diathermy and Therapeutic Exercise Protocol in Women With Abdominal Diastasis. Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is testing if combining radiofrequency treatment with exercise can help postpartum women recover from abdominal diastasis recti better than just a placebo treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 34 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of Valencia Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Valencia) |
| Trial ID | NCT05731479 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of combining radiofrequency diathermy with therapeutic exercise on postpartum women suffering from abdominal diastasis recti. A total of 34 participants will be randomly assigned to either a treatment group receiving diathermy and exercise or a placebo group receiving sham diathermy and exercise. Evaluations will occur before and after the intervention to assess improvements in abdominal strength, muscle thickness, and overall quality of life. The goal is to determine the effectiveness of this combined approach in enhancing recovery from diastasis recti.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are women aged 18 to 45 who are 3 to 24 months postpartum and meet the criteria for abdominal diastasis.
Not a fit: Patients with metabolic, neurological, or connective tissue diseases, or cognitive alterations may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve abdominal strength and quality of life for women with abdominal diastasis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with therapeutic exercise for abdominal diastasis, but the combination with radiofrequency diathermy is a novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 18 to 45 years, * 3 to 24 months postpartum * Criteria of abdominal diastasis according to Beer's criteria (Beer et al.2009) Exclusion Criteria: * Rejection to sign the informed consent form * Presence of any metabolic, neurological or connective tissue disease, as well as cognitive alterations.
Where this trial is running
Valencia
- Faculty of Physiotherapy. University of Valencia — Valencia, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Marta Inglés, PhD — University of Valencia
- Study coordinator: Marta Inglés, PhD
- Email: marta.ingles@uv.es
- Phone: 686320380
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.