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Diaphragm and Breathing Muscle Characteristics in Women With and Without Diastasis Recti Abdominis After Childbirth

Recruitingn/aAges 18 Years - 50 YearsFemaleUniversity of Patras
NCT07389993 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA) is a common condition experienced postpartum, in which the abdominal muscles separate along the midline of the abdomen due to stretching and thinning of the linea alba. It's a common condition, affecting 66-100% of women post-birth and may be associated with changes in abdominal support, posture, breathing, and trunk function. Although DRA primarily affects the muscles of the abdominal wall, it is speculated that other muscles controlling and stabilizing the trunk, such as the pelvic floor muscles or the diaphragm, might be affected as well. Currently, several studies have investigated the possible negative effects of DRA on pelvic floor function. However, little is known about how it may be related to diaphragm function and accessory breathing muscles. The purpose of this observational study is to compare diaphragm characteristics and function, and acces

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Female sex * Aged 18 to 50 years * Parous women (at least one previous childbirth) * At least 6 months postpartum at the time of assessment (and within 5 years postpartum) * Ability to understand and communicate in Greek * Willingness to participate and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Current pregnancy * Delivery within the previous 6 months * History of severe chronic respiratory disease (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis) * Presence of connective tissue disorders * Presence of neurological disorders * Severe musculoskeletal conditions that could affect trunk or respiratory function or limit participation in testing procedures (severe low back pain, sciatica etc.) * Previous abdominal surgery, with the exception of cesarean section
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What it tests

  • Ultrasonographic assessment of the diaphragm
  • Inspiratory muscle testing
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Where

1 site
Laboratory of Clinical Rehabilitation and Research (CPRlab), University of Patras
Pátrai, Greece
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