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New treatment option for Diastasis Recti Abdominis
Official title An Applied Study on the Use of Stone Needles Therapy to Assist the Rehabilitation of Maternal Diastasis Rectus Abdominis Based on the Theory of Belt Channel
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06552143
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This clinical trial aims to find out whether stone needles therapy can effectively assist in the treatment of maternal diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA) based on the Belt channel theory, it will also validate whether the Ben-Tovim Walker body attitude questionnaire (BAQ) can be used as a tool to measure body image satisfaction in Chinese patients with postpartum DRA. The main questions it aims to answer are: Can stone needles therapy promote the recovery of maternal DRA?
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 15 to 49, women only
You may be able to join if
- patients who meet the diagnostic criteria of postpartum rectus abdominis muscle separation, and the distance of rectus abdominis muscle separation is...
- Patients who are \>42d postpartum and have cleaned up their discharge;
- Women who are 42day-3 mouths after normal delivery;
- Postpartum women who have not received any other treatment before treatment in our hospital;
You likely can't join if
- With severe parenchymal organ diseases such as renal, cardiac, or hepatic diseases or due to comorbid cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease or...
- Those with contraindications to stone therapy;
- Those with contraindications to bioelectric stimulation therapy.
- Combined with puerperal infection and gastrointestinal adhesion;
- Patients with postpartum back pain due to other reasons such as lumbar disc herniation or kidney stones;
- Patients who cannot tolerate the program;
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Kunming, Yunnan, China
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 15 years to 49 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Kunming, Yunnan, China. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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