RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT04182412
Abdominal Rectus Diastasis (ARD) Reconstruction
Minimally Invasive Abdominal Wall Reconstruction in Symptomatic Rectus Diastasis
Sponsor
Karolinska Institutet
Enrollment
110 participants
Start Date
Jun 17, 2019
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
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
Min Age: 18 Years
Inclusion Criteria5
- 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 Criteria6
- 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)
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Interventions
PROCEDUREARD
surgical reconstruction with laparoscopic technique
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NCT04182412