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

Recruiting now NA Last updated 9 December 2024

What this trial tests

NA trial testing Visceral Manipulation Therapy in Diastasis Recti in 72 participants. Currently enrolling.

Timeline

1 May 2024

Primary endpoint
31 January 2025

31 January 2025

Quick facts

Lead sponsor	Health and Research-Insights
Phase	NA
Status	Recruiting now
Study type	INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation	randomized
Design	parallel
Masking	triple
Primary purpose	treatment
Enrollment	72
Start date	1 May 2024
Primary completion	31 January 2025
Estimated completion	31 January 2025
Sites	1 location across Pakistan

Drugs / interventions tested

• Visceral Manipulation Therapy
• Abdominal Kinesio Taping
• Combined Visceral Manipulation and Kinesio Taping
• Postpartum Core Strengthening Program

Conditions studied

• Diastasis Recti — all drugs for Diastasis Recti →
• Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA) — all drugs for Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA) →

Sponsor

Health and Research-Insights

Who can join

Adults 35 to 45, female only, with Diastasis Recti or Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA). Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.

Sponsor's own description

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:

How 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.

Participants will:

Be randomly assigned to one of four treatment groups: VM, KT, VM combined with KT, or core strengthening exercises.

Undergo 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.

Complete surveys and undergo physical tests to measure changes in IRD, pain levels, pelvic floor strength, and urinary function.

This research will provide valuable insights into the most effective treatments for DRA, aiming to enhance the well-being and recovery of postpartum women.

Publications & conference data

No peer-reviewed publications indexed yet for this trial.