Surgery options for tummy muscle separation after pregnancy
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two surgical techniques to fix a common post-pregnancy condition called diastasis recti, where the tummy muscles separate and leave a gap. If your muscle gap hasn't closed after months of targeted exercises, this trial can help find the best surgical approach for you.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 20 to 50.
- You have been pregnant at least once.
- It has been at least 1 year since your last pregnancy.
- You have a gap in your tummy muscles of at least 2 cm at your belly button.
- You have done at least 6 months of structured tummy exercises, but the gap hasn't improved enough.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is below 30 (you are not severely overweight).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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