Diastasis Recti Abdominis and Abdominal Muscles in Pregnant and Non-pregnant Women
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Interrectal Distance
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
- Enrollment
- 20
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- interrectal distance
- Status
- Terminated
- Last Updated
- 6 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Purpose of the study is the assessment of interrectal distance and dimensions of the muscles of the lateral abdominal wall in pregnant and non-pregnant women
Detailed Description
* Purpose of the study is the assessment of interrectal distance and dimensions of the muscles of the lateral abdominal wall in pregnant and non-pregnant women * Assessment via ultrasound measurement transabdominally * 3 groups of participants: 1.) 20 pregnant women, who have never been pregnant before; 2.) 40 pregnant women with their first pregnancy, followed over the course of pregnancy; 3.) 20 women1-5 days after delivery (10 after spontaneous delivery, 10 after planned cesarean section) * comparison between pregnant and non-pregnant women; evaluation of influence of pregnancy and mode of delivery
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •non-pregnant women aged 20-45 y with a BMI \< 30 kg/m2 who never were pregnant
- •pregnant women aged 20-45 y with a BMI \< 30 kg/m2 before pregnancy
Exclusion Criteria
- •abdominal pre-operations
- •chronical lung diseases
- •constipation
- •maternal collagenosis
- •polyhydramnion (AFI \> 25)
- •uterus fibroids \> 10 cm
- •inability to perform Valsalva
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
interrectal distance
Time Frame: baseline
Secondary Outcomes
- measurement of the abdominal muscles of the lateral abdominal wall by ultrasound.(baseline)