The research of a portable low-frequency neuromuscular stimulator for the treatment of postpartum rectus abdominis separation

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Early Phase 1

Study type

Observational

Source

ChiCTR

Registry ID

ChiCTR1900026076

Enrollment

Unknown

Registered

2019-09-20

Start date

2019-10-08

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2019-09-30

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Conditions

postpartum rectus abdominis separation

Interventions

observation group:treatment with portable low-frequency neuromuscular stimulator within 24 hours postpartum

control group:treatment with portable low-frequency neuromuscular stimulator after 6-8 weeks postpartum

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Women born naturally after the first or second term of a single fetus; 2. Spacing of rectus abdominis muscles > 2.5cm within 24 hours postpartum; 3. Those willing to receive rectus abdominis rehabilitation within 24 hours or 6-8 weeks postpartum.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Cesarean section history; 2. Severe deformity of chest, abdomen and spine; 3. Injuries of chest, abdomen and spine; 4. Having a history of thoracic, abdominal and spinal surgery; 5. Abdominal wall ulcer; 6. Unwilling to operate portable low-frequency neuromuscular stimulator; 7. Allergic to adhesive tape; 8. Pacemaker placer.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Rectus abdominis sapcing;abdominal girth;	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
satisfaction survey;Rectus abdominis potential;	—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactXu Jun

Henan Provincial People's Hospital

13526663456@139.com+86 13526663456

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026