Impact of Diastasis Recti Abdominis on Spinal Curvature in Postpartum Women

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Conditions studied: Diastasis Recti Abdominis, Lumbar Lordosis, Thoracic Kyphosis

In brief

This study investigates the relationship between diastasis recti abdominis and spinal curvature in postpartum women using non-invasive assessment methods.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07458412

Run by

Cairo University

People needed

110

Starts

2026-03-02

Expected to finish

2026-04-27

Last updated by the study team

2026-03-09

Who can join

Age: 21 and older, up to 35. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age range: 21 to 35 years
• BMI between 18 and 29.9 kg/m².
• Normal vaginal delivery or cesarean section.
• Postpartum period between 6 weeks and 6 months
• Participants with or without diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) as determined by ultrasound.

You may not qualify if…

• • History of spinal deformities (e.g., scoliosis, kyphosis, spondylolisthesis).
• Any neuromuscular or neurological disorders.
• Previous abdominal or spinal surgery.
• Multiple pregnancies.
• Participants currently undergoing physical therapy treatment for spinal or abdominal conditions.
• Inability to comply with instructions or complete the assessment protocol

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