Examination of Biomechanical Characteristics of Linea Alba in Diastasis Recti Patients

NCT06492603 | Not Yet Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: Diastasis Recti
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 40
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

Diastasis recti is an increased distance between the rectus abdominis muscles at the midline caused by weakness in the anterior abdominal wall.

Conditions

Separated Recti Abdominis

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Linea Alba Stiffness

  It is a Biomechanical Characteristic of the Linea Alba

  Assessment will be done at the 7th day postpartum and at the end of the 6th week postpartum

• Linea Alba Elasticity

  It is a Biomechanical Characteristic of the Linea Alba

  Assessment will be done at the 7th day postpartum and at the end of the 6th week postpartum

• Linea Alba Creep

  It is a Viscoelastic Characteristic of the Linea Alba

  Assessment will be done at the 7th day postpartum and at the end of the 6th week postpartum

Study Arms (2)

20 Women in the Postpartum Diastasis Recti Group

Device: Ultrasonography; Device: The MyotonPRO Device

20 Women in the Control Group (Postpartum Without Diastasis Recti)

Device: Ultrasonography; Device: The MyotonPRO Device

Interventions

Ultrasonography DEVICE

Ultrasound is an assessment device that uses high-energy sound waves to look at either superficial tissues like linea alba and/or organs inside the body. The sound waves make echoes that form pictures of the tissues and organs on a computer screen (sonogram).

20 Women in the Control Group (Postpartum Without Diastasis Recti); 20 Women in the Postpartum Diastasis Recti Group

The MyotonPRO Device DEVICE

The MyotonPro is a portable device for measuring biomechanical and viscoelastic properties in superficial soft tissues

20 Women in the Control Group (Postpartum Without Diastasis Recti); 20 Women in the Postpartum Diastasis Recti Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 40 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: This study examines the Biomechanical and Viscoelastic Characteristics of Diastasis Rectus Abdominis in Postpartum Women
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

40 post-Cesarean women who are diagnosed with or without diastasis rectus abdominis. They will be selected from the teaching Hospitals of South Valley University.

You may qualify if:

• Postpartum Mothers who delivered by a cesarean section.
• Postpartum Mothers with a BMI below 30 or a Waist-hip ratio below 1.
• Postpartum Mothers above 18 years old and those below 40 years old.

You may not qualify if:

• Postpartum Mothers who delivered by a vaginal delivery.
• Postpartum Mothers who had hernias in the abdominal region or laparotomy.
• Postpartum Mothers with a BMI over 30 or a Waist-hip ratio over 1.
• Postpartum Mothers below 18 years old and those above 40 years old.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• South Valley University: lead

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Ultrasonography

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Diagnostic Imaging; Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures; Diagnosis

Central Study Contacts

Mohamed G Shehata, Lecturer

CONTACT

01014397608; dr_m.gamal1987@svu.edu.eg

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lecturer of Physical Therapy for Women's Health

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 1, 2024
• First Posted: July 9, 2024
• Study Start: July 20, 2025
• Primary Completion: November 20, 2025
• Study Completion: December 30, 2025
• Last Updated: July 3, 2025

Record last verified: 2024-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share