Naprapathy Training for Postpartum DRAM Prevention

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-50
SponsorKarolinska Institutet

About this trial

A randomised controlled trial with the aim of analysing the effectiveness of a training program intended to prevent symptoms related to DRAM in the postpartum period.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Uni- and multiparous women 3-12 months postpartum

Ability to understand Swedish language

Ability participate in a three months follow-up program

Diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscles > 3 cm

Disqualifiers

Ongoing pregnancy

Age <18 years or >50 years

< 3 months or >12 months post partum

History of neurologic, musculoskeletal or psychiatric disorders

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Naprapathy training
  • Control group

Treatment groups

70 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Karolinska Institutet

Lead sponsor

Hela Kvinnans Klinik

Collaborator