Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on the Post-Operative Abdominoplasty Patient.
- Conditions
- Rectus Diastasis
- Interventions
- Device: NEUBIE
- Registration Number
- NCT05229692
- Lead Sponsor
- NeuFit - Neurological Fitness and Education
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of rehabilitative training of the abdominal wall with direct current neuromuscular electrical stimulation (the NEUBIE device) on recovery time from abdominoplasty (tummy tuck).
- Detailed Description
Participants will undergo abdominoplasty surgery and begin rehabilitation training within the first week post-operation. Standardized measurements of recovery progress will be taken starting prior to operation, and at 2, 4, 6, 8 and 12 weeks post-operation. Participants will undergo either the traditional standard of care of rest, with minimal activity for at least 6 weeks (control group) or a 5 week training course with the NEUBIE (experimental group), starting with passive electrical stimulation in the first week post-operation, and moving towards more advanced abdominal movements accompanied with stimulation in the subsequent four weeks.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- WITHDRAWN
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
- Rectus Diastasis
- Previous pregnancy
- Excess localized adiposity in the lower abdomen
- Excess atrophic skin of the abdomen
- Physician clearance to participate
- Scheduled for full abdominoplasty (no mini-abdominoplasty included)
- Currently pregnant
- Cardiac Pacemaker
- Active or recent cancer in the abdominal area
- Active or recent blood clots in the abdominal area
- History of epilepsy
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description NEUBIE NEUBIE Experimental group will receive rehabilitation training with the NEUBIE for 6 weeks post-operative. Training will occur at Neufit 2x a week from week 1-5, and will be administered by NeuFit clinic staff. Exercises and ability to complete exercises will be recorded by NeuFit staff in standardized clinic evaluation forms. Participants will undergo will undergo both active muscle tests and body analysis tests. Measurements will be taken at The Piazza Center by clinic staff prior to surgery at 2,4,6,8, and 12 weeks post-operative. Measurements will be used to demonstrate milestones of functional recovery, comparable between subjects by weeks achieved.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Bio-impedance analysis muscle mass 12 weeks Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk mass.
Core strength and endurance bridge 12 weeks Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a glute bridge.
Bio-impedance analysis trunk fat 12 weeks Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk body fat.
Bio-impedance analysis trunk mass 8 weeks Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk mass.
Range of Motion 12 weeks Range of motion is determined via a goniometer. Body is moved in specific directions and goniometer is used to measure the amount of motion that occurs.
Core strength and endurance plank 12 weeks Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a plank.
Lower abdominal strength 12 weeks Lower abdominal strength will be measured by ability to perform an eccentric double leg lowering movement.
Sit up Test 12 weeks Ability to complete a sit up will be measured as a general measurement of core strength and range of motion.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Piazza Center for Plastic Surgery and Advanced Skin Care
🇺🇸Austin, Texas, United States