Impact of Diastasis Recti Abdominis on Spinal Curvature in Postpartum Women

NCT07458412 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 012\006165
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 110
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This study investigates the relationship between diastasis recti abdominis and spinal curvature in postpartum women using non-invasive assessment methods.

Conditions

Diastasis Recti Abdominis; Lumbar Lordosis; Thoracic Kyphosis

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Lumbar Lordosis Angle

  Lumbar lordosis angle measured in degrees in postpartum women with and without diastasis recti abdominis using a non-invasive assessment method.

  At baseline (single assessment).

Study Arms (2)

Women with Diastasis Recti

Postpartum women diagnosed with diastasis recti abdominis. Participants will undergo non-invasive assessment of spinal curvature for comparison purposes. No intervention will be administered.

Women without Diastasis Recti

Postpartum women without diastasis recti abdominis. Participants will undergo non-invasive assessment of spinal curvature for comparison purposes. No intervention will be administered.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 21 Years - 35 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: No gender restrictions beyond being postpartum women
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population will include postpartum women who meet the eligibility criteria. Participants will be divided into two groups based on the presence or absence of diastasis recti abdominis and will undergo non-invasive assessment of spinal curvature for comparative analysis.

You may qualify if:

• Age range: 21 to 35 years
• BMI between 18 and 29.9 kg/m².
• Normal vaginal delivery or cesarean section.
• Postpartum period between 6 weeks and 6 months
• Participants with or without diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) as determined by ultrasound.

You may not qualify if:

• History of spinal deformities (e.g., scoliosis, kyphosis, spondylolisthesis).
• Any neuromuscular or neurological disorders.
• Previous abdominal or spinal surgery.
• Multiple pregnancies.
• Participants currently undergoing physical therapy treatment for spinal or abdominal conditions.
• Inability to comply with instructions or complete the assessment protocol

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cairo University: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Lordosis

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Spinal Curvatures; Spinal Diseases; Bone Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases

Central Study Contacts

Mawada Mohamed, Master

CONTACT

+01027877397; mawadamohamed45@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 4, 2026
• First Posted: March 9, 2026
• Study Start: March 2, 2026
• Primary Completion: April 20, 2026
• Study Completion: April 27, 2026
• Last Updated: March 9, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03