Effects of a Multicomponent Training Program on Health Outcomes in Patients with Abdominal Wall Hernia

Abdominal wall hernias are among the most prevalent pathologies today, characterized by specific symptoms such as pain, a sensation of tightness in the affected area, and potential gastrointestinal complications. These symptoms negatively impact patients' health and quality of life. In other clinical conditions, such as osteoarthritis, sarcopenia, and fibromyalgia, participation in multicomponent training programs (which integrate strength, mobility, and stretching exercises) has been documented to significantly improve quality of life, reduce pain, and optimize patients' functional capacity. Likewise, scientific literature highlights that in the context of injuries requiring surgical intervention, such as anterior cruciate ligament or meniscus tears, patients who underwent prehabilitation programs based on multicomponent training experienced fewer losses in functional and structural aspects, such as strength and muscle mass. These programs also contributed to a reduction in postoperative pain perception. Therefore, the primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of a multicomponent training program on health variables (pain, quality of life, perceived exertion, and recurrence) and functional capacity (trunk isometric strength, grip strength, and lower limb dynamic strength) in patients with abdominal wall hernias. As a secondary objective, the impact of this program on the aforementioned variables after abdominal wall repair surgery will be investigated.

NCT Number	NCT06872554
Lead Sponsor	University of Seville Collaborators: Hospitales Universitarios Virgen del Rocío
Conditions	Abdominal Wall Hernia, Prevention, Exercise, Physical Activity
Enrollment	75 participants
Start Date	2025-04-15
Primary Completion	2025-09-15 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-12-15 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-03-12