Abdominal Wall function following (Endoscopic) Component Separation Technique.
- Conditions
- Abdominal wall reconstruction.10041297
- Registration Number
- NL-OMON47520
- Lead Sponsor
- Elkerliek ziekenhuis Helmond
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Pending
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 30
Inclusion Criteria
The operated population:
- The operation was a ventral hernia repair with retromuscular mesh without release the external oblique muscle (EOM) or with bilaterally release of the EOM. (criteria only for the operated population)
- Operation is conducted more than 6 months ago.
The operated and healthy population:
- Able to for fill questionnaires
- Able to execute tests for the AW
- Living within 25 kilometre of the test location.
Exclusion Criteria
The operated population:
- The operation is complicated
- Participant of the PHASIX-trail.
- Recurrence of the ventral hernia.
The operated and healthy population:
- Objective back problems (before operation)
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational non invasive
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>Main study parameters/endpoints: Patients will be tested on several items<br /><br>related to the function of the EOM in the AW. These items are; Peak torque<br /><br>(Nm), peak torque per bodyweight of the abdominal wall, measured with the<br /><br>Biodex S4 pro. Backpain measured with the Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale and<br /><br>health related quality of life with the Carolina Comfort Scale.</p><br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>n.v.t.</p><br>