Patient-Reported Outcomes in Women With Postpartum Abdominal Wall Insufficiency (PPAWIS)

Postpartum abdominal wall insufficiency syndrome (PPAWIS) is a multidimensional condition that may affect physical function, quality of life, body image, and sexual health in women after childbirth. Anatomical findings alone do not fully explain symptom burden or patient experience. This prospective observational cohort study will collect validated patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) from women with PPAWIS receiving routine care. PROMs will be assessed at baseline and during follow-up to describe symptom burden and changes over time. The study aims to improve understanding of the patient-centered impact of PPAWIS and to support development of standardized assessment pathways in clinical practice.

NCT Number	NCT07407374
Lead Sponsor	Swissmed Hospital Collaborators: Medical University of Gdansk, Śmietański Hernia Center
Conditions	Diastasis Recti and Weakness of the Linea Alba, Abdominal Wall Defect, Postpartum Complication, Abdominal Wall Anomaly
Enrollment	30 participants
Start Date	2026-02-20
Primary Completion	2026-10-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-01-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-02-12