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NCT04182412 Abdominal Rectus Diastasis (ARD) Reconstruction

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NCT ID NCT04182412
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Karolinska Institutet
Condition Rectus Diastasis
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 110 participants
Start Date 2019-06-17
Primary Completion 2027-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
ARD

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 110 participants in total. It began in 2019-06-17 with a primary completion date of 2027-12-31.

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Brief 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.

Eligibility Criteria

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)

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Anders Thorell, Professor

✉ anders.thorell@erstadiakoni.se

📞 +46 8 714 6541

Principal Investigator

Anders Thorell, Professor

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Karolinska Institutet

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04182412 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Rectus Diastasis. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT04182412 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04182412 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at anders.thorell@erstadiakoni.se for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04182412 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Stockholm, Sweden.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04182412 clinical trial?

NCT04182412 is sponsored by Karolinska Institutet. The principal investigator is Anders Thorell, Professor at Karolinska Institutet. The trial plans to enroll 110 participants.

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