Combined therapy for belly separation in new mothers
Part of Brain & nervous system, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests if a gentle hands-on treatment (visceral manipulation) plus special tape (kinesio taping) can help close the gap in your belly muscles, reduce pain, stop bladder leaks, and improve your pelvic floor strength and overall well-being after childbirth.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman who has given birth to at least one child.
- You are between 35 and 45 years old.
- You are at least 1 month past your last delivery (whether vaginal, with vacuum or forceps, or C-section).
- You have a gap in your belly muscles larger than 2.5 cm (about 1 inch) when checked with fingers.
- You do not have any other abdominal surgery, a hernia, or an open wound on your belly.
- You are not allergic or sensitive to adhesive tape.
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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