Abdominal Rectus Diastasis (ARD) Reconstruction
The aim of this study is to investigate whether abdominal wall reconstruction through laparoscopic surgery can be recommended as a safe treatment alternative for patients with symptomatic rectus diastasis, and if this type of treatment leads to improved quality of life, trunk stability and reduced pain.
| Condition(s) | Rectus Diastasis |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | The aim of this study is to investigate whether abdominal wall reconstruction through laparoscopic surgery can be recommended as a safe treatment alternative for patients with symptomatic rectus diastasis, and if this type of treatment leads to improved quality of life, trunk stability and reduced pain. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Rectus diastasis ≥3 cm * BMI =\<28 kg/m2 * non smoker * abdominal instability, * abdominal wall and/or lower back pain despite physical therapy / structured physical exercise for at least 6 months Exclusion Criteria: * BMI \>28 kg/m2 * Smoking * Ongoing immunosuppressive therapy * Current pregnancy ≥16 weeks gestational age for the last 12 months * Pregnant or women who wish to become pregnant * Previously extensive abdominal wall surgery incl hernia surgery (NOT including sectio, appendectomy, small umbilical herniae) |
| Ages | 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | Karolinska Institutet |
| Locations | Stockholm, Region Stockholm, Sweden |
| Start date | 2019-06-17 |
| NCT ID | NCT04182412 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04182412 |