[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"health-studies-list:{\"conditionNormalized\":\"diastasis-recti-abdominis-dra\",\"overallStatus\":[\"RECRUITING\",\"AVAILABLE\",\"NOT_YET_RECRUITING\"],\"orderBy\":\"LastUpdateSubmitDate:desc\",\"size\":25,\"offset\":0}":3,"health-study-condition:diastasis-recti-abdominis-dra":27},{"pageToken":4,"total":5,"offset":6,"count":5,"results":7},null,4,0,[8,46,78,102],{"id":9,"slug":10,"hasResults":11,"nctId":12,"briefTitle":13,"officialTitle":14,"acronym":15,"eligibilityCriteria":16,"healthyVolunteers":17,"sex":18,"minAge":19,"maxAge":20,"enrollmentInfo":21,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":24,"phases":4,"briefSummary":25,"conditions":26,"keywords":28,"overallStatus":33,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":34,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":35,"startDateStruct":38,"completionDateStruct":40,"leadSponsor":42,"locationsCount":45},"100622928","diaphragm-and-breathing-muscle-characteristics-in-women-with-and-without-diastasis-recti-abdominis-after-childbirth-100622928",false,"NCT07389993","Diaphragm and Breathing Muscle Characteristics in Women With and Without Diastasis Recti Abdominis After Childbirth","Diaphragm Characteristics and Respiratory Muscle Function in Parous Women With and Without Diastasis Recti Abdominis","DRA-BREATH","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Female sex\n* Aged 18 to 50 years\n* Parous women (at least one previous childbirth)\n* At least 6 months postpartum at the time of assessment (and within 5 years postpartum)\n* Ability to understand and communicate in Greek\n* Willingness to participate and provide informed consent\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Current pregnancy\n* Delivery within the previous 6 months\n* History of severe chronic respiratory disease (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis)\n* Presence of connective tissue disorders\n* Presence of neurological disorders\n* Severe musculoskeletal conditions that could affect trunk or respiratory function or limit participation in testing procedures (severe low back pain, sciatica etc.)\n* Previous abdominal surgery, with the exception of cesarean section",true,"FEMALE","18 Years","50 Years",{"count":22,"type":23},42,"ESTIMATED","OBSERVATIONAL","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.\n\nThe purpose of this observational study is to compare diaphragm characteristics and function, and accessory breathing muscle strength in women who have given birth, with and without DRA.\n\nTo make this possible, adult parous women from the broader Achaia region are assessed and allocated into two predefined groups based on the presence or absence of DRA. Participants undergo a single assessment session including rehabilitative ultrasound imaging (RUSI) of the diaphragm and standardized tests of inspiratory muscle strength. Additional demographic and clinical information related to pregnancy and physical activity is also recorded. The main hypothesis of this study is that women with DRA demonstrate altered diaphragm function, as well as reduced inspiratory muscle strength, compared to women without DRA. The study aims to improve understanding of the possible relationship between DRA and breathing function after childbirth and to support future research and rehabilitation approaches for women with the condition.",[27],"Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA)",[29,30,31,32],"diastasis recti","diaphragm","RUSI","inspiratory muscle strength","RECRUITING","2026-06-05",{"date":36,"type":37},"2026-06-09","ACTUAL",{"date":39,"type":37},"2025-05-19",{"date":41,"type":23},"2026-07-10",{"name":43,"class":44},"University of Patras","OTHER",1,{"id":47,"slug":48,"hasResults":11,"nctId":49,"briefTitle":50,"officialTitle":51,"acronym":52,"eligibilityCriteria":53,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":18,"minAge":54,"maxAge":55,"enrollmentInfo":56,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":58,"phases":59,"briefSummary":61,"conditions":62,"keywords":63,"overallStatus":67,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":68,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":69,"startDateStruct":71,"completionDateStruct":73,"leadSponsor":75,"locationsCount":77},"100612458","effects-of-transverse-abdominis-activation-and-rectus-abdominis-strengthening-on-inter-rectus-distance-and-core-stability-100612458","NCT07253844","Effects of Transverse Abdominis Activation and Rectus Abdominis Strengthening on Inter-rectus Distance and Core Stability","Effects of Transverse Abdominis Activation and Rectus Abdominis Strengthening on Inter-rectus Distance and Core Stability Among Patients With Diastasis Rectus Abdominis","TrA RA IRD DRA","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n. Postpartum women diagnosed with DRA\n\n* Multigravida\n* Delivered a singleton pregnancy via vaginal breech or instrumental delivery\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n. Pregnancy\n\n* Abdominal and pelvic hernias or severe musculoskeletal conditions\n* Patients with abdominal and pelvic surgery\n* Patients with disc herniation","20 Years","40 Years",{"count":57,"type":23},33,"INTERVENTIONAL",[60],"NA","This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of Transverse Abdominis (TrA) activation, Rectus Abdominis (RA) strengthening, and their combined approach on inter-rectus distance (IRD) and core stability in postpartum women diagnosed with diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA). Thirty-three participants will be randomly allocated into three groups and will complete a six-week exercise program at the Pakistan Society for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled (PSRD) Hospital, Lahore. The study will use real-time ultrasound and pressure biofeedback assessment to evaluate changes in IRD and core stability. It is hypothesized that TrA activation and the combined intervention will produce greater improvements compared to RA strengthening alone.",[27],[64,65,66],"Diastasis Rectus Abdominus","Inter rectus distance","Rectus abdominus strenghtheing","NOT_YET_RECRUITING","2025-11-19",{"date":70,"type":37},"2025-11-28",{"date":72,"type":23},"2025-11-25",{"date":74,"type":23},"2026-05-30",{"name":76,"class":44},"Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences",2,{"id":79,"slug":80,"hasResults":11,"nctId":81,"briefTitle":82,"officialTitle":82,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":83,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":18,"minAge":54,"maxAge":84,"enrollmentInfo":85,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":58,"phases":87,"briefSummary":88,"conditions":89,"keywords":91,"overallStatus":67,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":93,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":94,"startDateStruct":96,"completionDateStruct":98,"leadSponsor":100,"locationsCount":4},"100585982","effect-of-capacitive-and-resistive-radiofrequency-on-postpartum-diastasis-recti-100585982","NCT06909448","Effect of Capacitive and Resistive Radiofrequency on Postpartum Diastasis Recti","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* 1\\. Postpartum women (7 days after delivery) having diastasis recti (separation between the two recti more than 2.5cm at the level of umbilicus).\n\n  2\\. Multiparous women (2-3) times delivered vaginally with or without episiotomy.\n\n  3\\. Their age will be ranged from 20 -35 years old. 4. Their BMI will be less than 30 kg\u002Fcm2.\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Any participant will be excluded if she meets one or more of the following criteria:\n\nPostpartum women will be excluded from the study if they have:\n\n1. Abdominal or back surgery.\n2. Abdominal hernia.\n3. History of abnormal pregnancy, uterine fibroid or polyhydramnios during pregnancy.\n4. Neurological disorders as multiple sclerosis, stroke and spinal lesion.\n5. Musculoskeletal diseases such as fractures muscle strains, severe knee osteoarthritis which may affect their physical activity.","35 Years",{"count":86,"type":23},80,[60],"To evaluate the effect of capacitive and resistive radiofrequency on postpartum rectus abdominis diastasis.",[27,90],"Radiofrequency",[92],"Diastasis recti, radiofrequency therapy, physical exercises, postpartum","2025-03-27",{"date":95,"type":37},"2025-04-03",{"date":97,"type":23},"2025-04-06",{"date":99,"type":23},"2025-08",{"name":101,"class":44},"Cairo University",{"id":103,"slug":104,"hasResults":11,"nctId":105,"briefTitle":106,"officialTitle":106,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":107,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":18,"minAge":84,"maxAge":108,"enrollmentInfo":109,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":58,"phases":111,"briefSummary":112,"conditions":113,"keywords":115,"overallStatus":33,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":125,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":126,"startDateStruct":128,"completionDateStruct":130,"leadSponsor":132,"locationsCount":45},"100571676","effects-of-visceral-manipulation-combined-with-kinesio-taping-on-diastasis-recti-pain-intensity-stress-incontinence-pelvic-floor-strength-and-overall-wellness-in-postpartum-women-100571676","NCT06723353","Effects of Visceral Manipulation Combined with Kinesio Taping on Diastasis Recti, Pain Intensity, Stress Incontinence, Pelvic Floor Strength, and Overall Wellness in Postpartum Women","Inclusion Criteria:\n\nPost-partum female will be included on the basis of:\n\n* DRA: Finger width palpation shows \\>2.5 cm\n* Postpartum females bearing at least 1 child\n* Age between 35 to 45 years old\n* Post-partum females who had gone through normal vaginal delivery, vacuum delivery, forceps delivery, and lower section caesarian section (at least 1 month after)\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\nPostpartum female will be excluded if she has:\n\n* Any other abdominal surgery\n* Sensitivity with taping (specific for those will have KT)\n* Diagnosed with abdominal hernia\n* Open abdominal wound","45 Years",{"count":110,"type":23},72,[60],"This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of different therapies for treating Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA) in postpartum women. DRA, commonly experienced after childbirth, involves the separation of abdominal muscles, which can lead to discomfort and decreased core stability. The main questions this study seeks to answer are:\n\nHow effective are Visceral Manipulation (VM), Kinesio Taping (KT), and core strengthening exercises in reducing the gap between abdominal muscles (Inter-Recti Distance or IRD)? Do these treatments improve pain levels, pelvic floor muscle strength, and urinary incontinence? This study will compare the effects of VM, KT, a combination of both, and core strengthening exercises to determine which therapy-or combination of therapies-most effectively treats DRA.\n\nParticipants will:\n\nBe randomly assigned to one of four treatment groups: VM, KT, VM combined with KT, or core strengthening exercises.\n\nUndergo their designated treatments for a period of 6 weeks. Visit the clinic for assessments at the start, mid-point, and end of the treatment period.\n\nComplete surveys and undergo physical tests to measure changes in IRD, pain levels, pelvic floor strength, and urinary function.\n\nThis research will provide valuable insights into the most effective treatments for DRA, aiming to enhance the well-being and recovery of postpartum women.",[114,27],"Diastasis Recti",[27,116,117,118,119,120,121,122,123,124],"Postpartum Recovery","Visceral Manipulation (VM)","Kinesio Taping (KT)","Core Strengthening Exercises","Pelvic Floor Dysfunction","Inter-Recti Distance (IRD)","Urinary Incontinence","Pain Management","Physical Therapy for Postpartum Women","2024-12-04",{"date":127,"type":37},"2024-12-09",{"date":129,"type":37},"2024-05-01",{"date":131,"type":23},"2025-01-31",{"name":133,"class":44},"Health and Research-Insights"]