[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"health-studies-list:{\"conditionNormalized\":\"diastasis-recti-and-weakness-of-the-linea-alba\",\"overallStatus\":[\"RECRUITING\",\"AVAILABLE\",\"NOT_YET_RECRUITING\"],\"orderBy\":\"LastUpdateSubmitDate:desc\",\"size\":25,\"offset\":0}":3,"health-study-condition:diastasis-recti-and-weakness-of-the-linea-alba":25},{"pageToken":4,"total":5,"offset":6,"count":5,"results":7},null,5,0,[8,44,72,105,134],{"id":9,"slug":10,"hasResults":11,"nctId":12,"briefTitle":13,"officialTitle":13,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":14,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":15,"minAge":16,"maxAge":4,"enrollmentInfo":17,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":20,"phases":21,"briefSummary":23,"conditions":24,"keywords":26,"overallStatus":31,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":32,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":33,"startDateStruct":36,"completionDateStruct":38,"leadSponsor":40,"locationsCount":43},"100642415","effect-of-exercise-on-the-width-and-stiffness-of-the-linea-alba-in-postpartum-women-with-diastasis-100642415",false,"NCT07639125","Effect of Exercise on the Width and Stiffness of the Linea Alba in Postpartum Women With Diastasis","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Adult woman (\\> 18 years old)\n* Women who agreed to participate and provided written informed consent\n* Women between 6 and 12 weeks postpartum at the time of recruitment.\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* History of previous abdominal surgery ( except cesarean section)\n* Presence of abdominal or umbilical hernias\n* Current pregnancy\n* Neuromuscular or systemic conditions affectinf the abdominal wall\n* Active infections\n* Any condition that could intervere with the correct execution of the measurement protocol.\n* Incomplete records or measurements that do not meet elastography quality criteria will be excluded.","FEMALE","18 Years",{"count":18,"type":19},30,"ESTIMATED","INTERVENTIONAL",[22],"NA","his study aims to evaluate the effect of an exercise program in postpartum women with diastasis recti, defined as an inter-rectus distance greater than 2 cm at any of three ultrasound measurement points . Participants will be divided into two groups: an intervention group that will follow a 6-week exercise program and a control group that will receive usual care.\n\nUltrasound assessment of the linea alba will be performed before the intervention and after 6 weeks. The main outcomes will be inter-rectus distance and the stiffness of the linea alba measured using shear wave elastography, along with obstetric and personal clinical variables. Participants will be recruited from primary care centers in the Community of Madrid through midwives during postpartum consultations.",[25],"Diastasis Recti And Weakness Of The Linea Alba",[27,28,29,30],"diastasis recti","Postpartum woman","exercise therapy","ultrasound","NOT_YET_RECRUITING","2026-06-05",{"date":34,"type":35},"2026-06-10","ACTUAL",{"date":37,"type":19},"2026-06",{"date":39,"type":19},"2026-09-30",{"name":41,"class":42},"University of Vigo","OTHER",1,{"id":45,"slug":46,"hasResults":11,"nctId":47,"briefTitle":48,"officialTitle":49,"acronym":50,"eligibilityCriteria":51,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":15,"minAge":16,"maxAge":52,"enrollmentInfo":53,"targetDuration":55,"studyType":56,"phases":4,"briefSummary":57,"conditions":58,"keywords":4,"overallStatus":61,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":62,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":63,"startDateStruct":65,"completionDateStruct":67,"leadSponsor":69,"locationsCount":71},"100374647","creation-and-validation-of-a-questionnaire-evaluating-diastasis-recti-100374647","NCT04158180","Creation and Validation of a Questionnaire Evaluating Diastasis Recti","Creation and Validation of a Questionnaire on Diastasis Recti Signs and Symptoms","QUEDIA","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* subjects with diastasis recti,\n* adult,\n* women.\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* cognitive disabilities that can difficult a good understanding of the questionnaire,\n* lack of knowledge of Spanish language.\n* ventral hernia.\n* previous abdominal surgeries.","65 Years",{"count":54,"type":19},125,"2 Years","OBSERVATIONAL","Introduction. Distasis rectus abdominis (DRA) is defined as the presence of divergence between the rectus abdominis muscles along the linea alba. Some authors describe a prevalence of 40% in women up to one year postpartum. Some studies suggest that the presence of DRA can be related to the appearance of low back, pelvic and abdominal pain and even urinary incontinence. These factors can significantly affect the quality of life of women with diastasis both socially, sexual and personal level. According to several studies, this pathology is related to higher rates of depression and an alteration in the self-perception of body image that makes these women to look to specialized medical care.\n\nAt present, the quantitative evaluation of DRA is performed purely anatomically. This evaluation consists in measuring the separation between the two rectus abdominis. Currently there is no consensus as to the protocol that should be used for this measurement.\n\nSo far, no instrument is able to quantitatively measure the consequences of DRA. The evaluation of symptoms and consequences should include relevant parameters such as quality of life, perception of body image and functional limitations.\n\nThe objective of this study is the creation and validation of a specific questionnaire to evaluate the symptoms and consequences of DRA.\n\nMaterial and methods. A) Development of the questionnaire\n\n1. Literature review\n2. Online survey\n3. Expert panel\n4. Pilot test of the questionnaire\n\nB) Validation of the questionnaire. The psychometric properties of the questionnaire will be evaluated in a sample of patients with DRA. The sample will be composed of a group of adult women with DRA who attended to a physiotherapy clinic.",[59,60],"Diastasis Recti and Weakness of the Linea Alba","Diastasis Recti","RECRUITING","2026-05-19",{"date":64,"type":35},"2026-05-22",{"date":66,"type":35},"2021-09-27",{"date":68,"type":19},"2026-11-15",{"name":70,"class":42},"University of Valencia",2,{"id":73,"slug":74,"hasResults":11,"nctId":75,"briefTitle":76,"officialTitle":77,"acronym":78,"eligibilityCriteria":79,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":15,"minAge":16,"maxAge":52,"enrollmentInfo":80,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":56,"phases":4,"briefSummary":81,"conditions":82,"keywords":86,"overallStatus":31,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":96,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":97,"startDateStruct":99,"completionDateStruct":101,"leadSponsor":103,"locationsCount":4},"100624264","patient-reported-outcomes-in-women-with-postpartum-abdominal-wall-insufficiency-ppawis-100624264","NCT07407374","Patient-Reported Outcomes in Women With Postpartum Abdominal Wall Insufficiency (PPAWIS)","A Prospective Observational Cohort Study of Quality of Life, Body Image, and Sexual Function in Women With Postpartum Abdominal Wall Insufficiency Syndrome (PPAWIS) Using Patient-Reported Outcome Measures","EMPOWER","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Female, age 18-65 years\n* Postpartum status: at least 6 months after last delivery\n* Clinical diagnosis of postpartum abdominal wall insufficiency syndrome (PPAWIS), defined by abdominal wall dysfunction symptoms and\u002For significant quality-of-life impact, with supportive findings on physical examination and\u002For imaging (e.g., diastasis recti and\u002For related abdominal wall insufficiency features)\n* Receiving routine clinical care for PPAWIS at the study site (surgical)\n* Able and willing to provide informed consent and complete patient-reported outcome questionnaires at baseline and follow-up\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Current pregnancy\n* Planned pregnancy during the follow-up period (up to 12 months), if expected to interfere with outcome assessment\n* Inability to complete questionnaires due to cognitive impairment or insufficient language proficiency in the validated questionnaire language version\n* Severe uncontrolled psychiatric condition that, in the investigator's opinion, would prevent informed consent or reliable questionnaire completion\n* Participation in another interventional study that could materially affect patient-reported outcomes related to abdominal wall function during the follow-up period",{"count":18,"type":19},"Postpartum abdominal wall insufficiency syndrome (PPAWIS) is a multidimensional condition that may affect physical function, quality of life, body image, and sexual health in women after childbirth. Anatomical findings alone do not fully explain symptom burden or patient experience.\n\nThis prospective observational cohort study will collect validated patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) from women with PPAWIS receiving routine care. PROMs will be assessed at baseline and during follow-up to describe symptom burden and changes over time. The study aims to improve understanding of the patient-centered impact of PPAWIS and to support development of standardized assessment pathways in clinical practice.",[59,83,84,85],"Abdominal Wall Defect","Postpartum Complication","Abdominal Wall Anomaly",[87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95],"PROMs","postpartum abdominal wall insufficiency","PPAWIS","patient-reported outcomes","sexual function","women's health","core stability","quality of life","abdominal wall reconstruction","2026-02-05",{"date":98,"type":35},"2026-02-12",{"date":100,"type":19},"2026-02-20",{"date":102,"type":19},"2027-01-01",{"name":104,"class":42},"Swissmed Hospital",{"id":106,"slug":107,"hasResults":11,"nctId":108,"briefTitle":109,"officialTitle":110,"acronym":111,"eligibilityCriteria":112,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":15,"minAge":16,"maxAge":113,"enrollmentInfo":114,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":20,"phases":116,"briefSummary":117,"conditions":118,"keywords":120,"overallStatus":61,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":125,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":126,"startDateStruct":128,"completionDateStruct":130,"leadSponsor":132,"locationsCount":43},"100538109","rehabilitation-of-abdominal-diastasis-after-childbirth-trunk-and-inspiratory-muscle-training-100538109","NCT06286553","Rehabilitation of Abdominal Diastasis After Childbirth: Trunk and Inspiratory Muscle Training","Trunk Stabilization Exercise and Inspiratory Muscle Training Effects on Diastasis Recti Abdominis in Postpartum Women - A Randomized Controlled Trial","DR-TIME","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Females aged 18-50 years\n* Diagnosed with diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) with an inter-recti distance (IRD) greater than 2.8 cm\n* Beyond 6 months postpartum (preferably within the range of up to 5 years postpartum)\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Severe chronic respiratory disease (i.e. COPD, chronic bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema or fibrosis)\n* Connective tissue disorders\n* Neurological disorders\n* Severe musculoskeletal conditions hindering exercise participation (e.g., severe low back pain, sciatica, etc.)\n* Previous abdominal surgeries (excluding cesarean section)\n* Delivery within the last 6 months\n* BMI greater than 30 kg\u002Fm²","50 Years",{"count":115,"type":19},48,[22],"Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA) is the separation of the rectus muscles caused by stretching and thinning of the linea alba during pregnancy and childbirth. It's a common condition, affecting 66-100% of women post-birth and can persist for many years, leading to abdominal protrusion, discomfort, and aesthetic concerns. It might also contribute to back pain, urinary issues, and reduced abdominal strength, impacting quality of life. Recent guidelines propose that conservative management, such as rehabilitation interventions, should be prioritized for DRA. However, there is a lack of consensus among researchers regarding the most effective exercise regimen, resulting in diverse rehabilitation programs. Recent evidence advocates not only for closing the gap but also for achieving optimal function. Current studies often neglect to address functional rehabilitation, underscoring the necessity for robust clinical trials, which is the primary focus of this study.\n\nAdditionally, although breathing exercises are commonly prescribed for DRA, the precise role of the diaphragm, the primary respiratory muscle, in rehabilitation hasn't been fully examined. The diaphragm forms the upper boundary of the abdominal cavity and plays a key role in the stability of the trunk, working together with the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles. A recent study found reduced diaphragm excursion in postpartum women with lumbopelvic pain during a low postural demanding task, while previous studies suggest that diaphragm training could alleviate such symptoms influencing factors such as diaphragm thickness and excursion, which may be linked to improved trunk stability. Hence, training the diaphragm and accessory inspiratory muscles through Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) could potentially play a crucial role in managing DRA.\n\nIn summary, the goal of this study is to develop and assess a comprehensive rehabilitation program aimed at effectively reducing DRA and addressing associated dysfunctions. The program will integrate evidence-based rehabilitation interventions, such as trunk stabilization exercises and IMT, targeting all related dysfunctions caused by DRA, and introducing a novel therapeutic protocol not previously implemented. The study will take the form of a prospective, randomized controlled trial (RCT).",[25,119],"Diastasis, Muscle",[121,122,123,124],"Rehabilitation Research","Telerehabilitation","Exercise Therapy","Breathing Exercise","2026-01-16",{"date":127,"type":35},"2026-01-20",{"date":129,"type":35},"2024-03-11",{"date":131,"type":19},"2026-05-30",{"name":133,"class":42},"University of Patras",{"id":135,"slug":136,"hasResults":11,"nctId":137,"briefTitle":138,"officialTitle":139,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":140,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":15,"minAge":16,"maxAge":141,"enrollmentInfo":142,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":20,"phases":144,"briefSummary":145,"conditions":146,"keywords":4,"overallStatus":31,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":149,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":150,"startDateStruct":152,"completionDateStruct":154,"leadSponsor":156,"locationsCount":4},"100532580","diastasis-recti-abdominis-and-a-combined-treatment-with-abdominal-exercise-and-radiofrequency-100532580","NCT06214650","Diastasis Recti Abdominis and a Combined Treatment With Abdominal Exercise and Radiofrequency","Efficacy of a Combined Treatment With Abdominal Exercise and Radiofrequency in Postpartum Women With Diastasis Recti Abdominis","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Women diagnosed with diastasis recti abdominis (DRA)\n* Age range18-45 years old\n* Women not DRA treated previously\n* Women not diagnosed with umbilical hernia\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* DRA width less than 2.5cm\n* Women diagnosed with intestinal disease such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or Chron disease.\n* Women looking for a new pregnancy or pregnant women.\n* Women who can not receive diathermy treatment (e.g tumoral process, open wound in the abdominal area or any diathermy contraindication).","45 Years",{"count":143,"type":19},44,[22],"Diastasis recti abdominis is a pathology that appears in a high percentage of women during the postpartum period. However, there is little evidence about its treatment. The present protocol aims to evaluate the efficacy of radiofrequency as an alternative for the treatment of abdominal diastasis along with abdominal exercises compared to the only intervention through abdominal exercise.\n\nAn aleatory clinical testing will be conducted where 44 women diagnosed with diastasis recti abdominis in the postpartum period will be recruited. A common exercise protocol will be applied for two groups of participants, and both of them will have to be able to carry out the activities autonomously at home. In addition, control sessions will be held weekly for both groups where one of the groups, the control group (n=22), will receive radiofrequency therapy with the machine in athermic mode, while the other group, the experimental group (n=22), will receive a weekly session under the established diathermy protocol. The sessions will last 30 minutes and will take place for 10 consecutive weeks.\n\nThree variables will be evaluated: the width of the diastasis measured in centimeters, life quality measured using the Short form (36) questionnaire, and the perception of the pain measured with the visual analogue scale. Three evaluations will be done: at the beginning of the study, after ten weeks and three months later.",[147,60,59,148],"Diastasis","Diastasis Recti Abdominis","2024-05-07",{"date":151,"type":35},"2024-05-08",{"date":153,"type":19},"2024-09",{"date":155,"type":19},"2029-12",{"name":157,"class":42},"University of Castilla-La Mancha"]