Prevalence of Diastasis m. Rectus Abdominis in Postpartum Women

Completed

• Conditions: Diastasis of m. Rectus Abdominis

• Registration Number: NCT05051176
• Lead Sponsor: Pavol Jozef Safarik University

Brief Summary

This study will evaluate the prevalence of diastasis m. rectus abdominis after delivery.

Relationship of Diastasis Recti Abdominis with urine leakage, pelvic floor muscle function and morphometry in postpartum women.

Detailed Description

Evaluation of the width of the linea alba within the evaluation of diastasis of the rectus abdominis by 2D USG relation to pelvic floor muscle function (strength and endurance of pelvic floor muscles) and pelvic floor muscle morphometry by 3D/4D USG .

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-04-08
• Study First Submitted: 2021-09-10
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-09-10
• Study First Posted: 2021-09-21
• Primary Completion: 2022-04-28
• Study Completion: 2022-05-23
• Status Verified: 2022-07
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-07-04
• Last Update Posted: 2022-07-07

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 150

Inclusion Criteria

• Women from six weeks to up to 6 months after birth, age over 18 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

• Psychiatric illness, postpartum depression, non-cooperation. Neurological diseases conditions after a stroke, a history of brain injury, significant visual and hearing damage, confirmed by neurological examination. Serious internal, orthopedic and oncological diseases. Disagreement with inclusion in the study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Prevalence of Diastasis Recti Abdominis in Postpartum Women.	Six weeks to up to 6 months after birth	IRD distance measured by a linear probe 2D usg, 4.5 cm above the navel, 4.5 cm below the navel. At rest, and when raising the lower limbs.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Relationship of Diastasis Recti Abdominis with urine leakage, pelvic floor muscle function and morphometry in postpartum women.	Six weeks to up to 6 months after birth.	Occurrence of stress urinary incontinence using the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Short Form (ICIQ-UI SF).
Relationship between Diastasis Recti Abdominis and back pain in postpartum women.	Six weeks to up to 6 months after birth.	Occurrence of low back pain using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI).

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

PJ Safarik University; 🇸🇰 Košice, Slovakia