An observational study in Separated Recti Abdominis, sponsored by South Valley University. Not yet recruiting. Open to female participants aged 18 Years to 40 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-07-03.
Sponsored by South Valley University · Observational
Diastasis recti is an increased distance between the rectus abdominis muscles at the midline caused by weakness in the anterior abdominal wall.
Most healthcare providers agree that in diastasis rectus abdominis there is a weakness, thinning, and widening of the linea alba and weakness of the associated abdominal musculature.
Ultrasonography is regarded as the most accurate method for measuring the IRD and its results are consistent with the data derived from palpation, calipers, and intraoperative measurements.
The MyotonPRO Device is used for the non-invasive measurement of Device is for the non-invasive measurement of biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of superficial soft biological tissues. Skeletal muscles or tendons can be measured at different regions, at full rest or in contraction.
This study aims to assess the biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of the Linea Alba in patients who are diagnosed with diastasis rectus abdominis by ultrasonography.
South Valley University is the lead sponsor of 147 studies on the registry; 46 are open to participants now.
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40 post-Cesarean women who are diagnosed with or without diastasis rectus abdominis. They will be selected from the teaching Hospitals of South Valley University.
Exclusion Criteria:
Device: Ultrasonography · Device: The MyotonPRO Device
Device: Ultrasonography · Device: The MyotonPRO Device
Ultrasound is an assessment device that uses high-energy sound waves to look at either superficial tissues like linea alba and/or organs inside the body. The sound waves make echoes that form pictures of the tissues and organs on a computer screen (sonogram).
The MyotonPro is a portable device for measuring biomechanical and viscoelastic properties in superficial soft tissues
Linea Alba Stiffness
It is a Biomechanical Characteristic of the Linea Alba
Time frame: Assessment will be done at the 7th day postpartum and at the end of the 6th week postpartum
Linea Alba Elasticity
It is a Biomechanical Characteristic of the Linea Alba
Time frame: Assessment will be done at the 7th day postpartum and at the end of the 6th week postpartum
Linea Alba Creep
It is a Viscoelastic Characteristic of the Linea Alba
Time frame: Assessment will be done at the 7th day postpartum and at the end of the 6th week postpartum
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