Patient experiences after surgery for postpartum abdominal wall issues
Part of Injuries & trauma, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study follows women who have abdominal wall problems after childbirth, such as separated stomach muscles, and are having surgery. It uses questionnaires to see how they feel before and after treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 65 years old
- It has been at least 6 months since you gave birth
- You have been diagnosed with stretched or weakened belly muscles after pregnancy (called postpartum abdominal wall insufficiency)
- You are getting surgery for this condition at the study hospital
- You are able to fill out questionnaires about your symptoms and quality of life
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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