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NCT03595696 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Core Strengthening for DRA in Postpartum Women
A NA study of Low Back Pain and Postpartum, sponsored by Hospital for Special Surgery, New York.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 56
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03595696: Completed NA study of Low Back Pain and Postpartum, sponsored by Hospital for Special Surgery, New York.
NCT03595696 is a NA study of Low Back Pain and Postpartum that has completed, run by Hospital for Special Surgery, New York. The registered enrollment target is 56 participants, below the 503-participant average among 122 other Low Back Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (89% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03595696, a NA study of Low Back Pain and Postpartum, has completed, sponsored by Hospital for Special Surgery, New York.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 56 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
This study will prospectively measure the effectiveness of a core strengthening program on reducing the inter-rectus distance (IRD) and abdominal wall muscle contraction in postpartum women with diastasis rectus abdominus (DRA). Additionally, this study will aim to investigate and clarify the association between IRD and low back pain.
Primary Outcome
Change in IRD will be measured using palpation and musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Core Muscle Strength Training
Study Locations (1)
New York
- Hospital for Special Surgery - New York
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 56 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-10-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-07-16 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03595696 record still lists
NCT03595696 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 56 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 503-participant average among 122 other Low Back Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (89% lower).
The record links to 3 conditions, with Low Back Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Core Muscle Strength Training is the first listed.
NCT03595696 reports a single indexed study location in New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03595696 about?
NCT03595696 is a clinical study titled "Core Strengthening for DRA in Postpartum Women". This study will prospectively measure the effectiveness of a core strengthening program on reducing the inter-rectus distance (IRD) and abdominal wall muscle contraction in postpartum women with diastasis rectus abdominus (DRA). Additionally, this study will aim to investigate and clarify the associ...
What is the current status of trial NCT03595696?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 56 participants. The study started on 2018-10-01. Estimated completion is 2019-07-16.
What conditions does trial NCT03595696 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Low Back Pain, Postpartum, Diastasis Recti.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03595696?
The interventions under investigation include: Core Muscle Strength Training (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03595696?
This trial is sponsored by Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, which has 194 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03595696 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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