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NCT04652830 Naprapathy Training for Postpartum DRAM Prevention

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NCT ID NCT04652830
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Karolinska Institutet
Condition Diastasis Recti
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 70 participants
Start Date 2021-03-01
Primary Completion 2025-10-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Female only
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 50 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Naprapathy trainingControl group

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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 70 participants in total. It began in 2021-03-01 with a primary completion date of 2025-10-31.

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Brief Summary

A randomised controlled trial with the aim of analysing the effectiveness of a training program intended to prevent symptoms related to DRAM in the postpartum period.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Uni- and multiparous women 3-12 months postpartum * Ability to understand Swedish language * Ability participate in a three months follow-up program * Diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscles \> 3 cm Exclusion Criteria: * Ongoing pregnancy * Age \<18 years or \>50 years * \< 3 months or \>12 months post partum * History of neurologic, musculoskeletal or psychiatric disorders * Interrectal diastasis \< 3 cm

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Katarina Woxnerud, Naprapath

✉ katarina@woxnerud.se

📞 +46 702694900

Principal Investigator

Gabriel Sandblom, Ass Prof

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Karolinska Institutet

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04652830 clinical trial?

This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, up to 50 Years, studying Diastasis Recti. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT04652830 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04652830 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at katarina@woxnerud.se for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04652830 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Stockholm, Sweden.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04652830 clinical trial?

NCT04652830 is sponsored by Karolinska Institutet. The principal investigator is Gabriel Sandblom, Ass Prof at Karolinska Institutet. The trial plans to enroll 70 participants.

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