Clinical Trial

Effects of Transverse Abdominis Activation and Rectus Abdominis Strengthening on Inter-rectus Distance and Core Stability

Study acronym: TrA RA IRD DRA
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Record status
This record was last updated November 28, 2025 (before its estimated May 25, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of Transverse Abdominis (TrA) activation, Rectus Abdominis (RA) strengthening, and their combined approach on inter-rectus distance (IRD) and core stability in postpartum women diagnosed with diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA). Thirty-three participants will be randomly allocated into three groups and will complete a six-week exercise program at the Pakistan Society for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled (PSRD) Hospital, Lahore. The study will use real-time ultrasound and pressure biofeedback assessment to evaluate changes in IRD and core stability. It is hypothesized that TrA activation and the combined intervention will produce greater improvements compared to RA strengthening alone.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07253844
Lead Sponsor Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
Conditions Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA)
Enrollment 33 participants
Start Date 2025-11-25
Primary Completion 2026-05-25 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-05-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-11-28