Diastasis Recti AbdominisNCT07062653
Comparison of the Effect of Supervised and Non-Supervised Tele-exercise in Women With Diastasis Recti Abdominis
A study testing Supervised group and Non-Supervised group in people with Diastasis Recti Abdominis and Diastasis Recti And Weakness Of The Linea Alba, run by Atlas University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of supervised and unsupervised telerehabilitation exercise program on inter-rectus distance, abdominal endurance, pelvic floor dysfunction and body image perception in women with diastasis recti abdominis. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 45 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Diastasis Recti Abdominis, Diastasis Recti And Weakness Of The Linea Alba
- What is being tested?
- Supervised group and Non-Supervised group
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 39 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 10 Jun 2024to 27 Nov 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 45 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Post- partum women (min 8 weeks - max 3 years)
Who cannot join
- History of abdominal surgery
- Any neurological disease, systemic musculoskeletal system disease
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Atlas University, İstanbul, Kağıthane 34413
Istanbul
About this study
Official title: Comparison of the Effect of Supervised and Non-Supervised Tele-exercise Program on Inter-recti Distance, Abdominal Muscle Endurance and Balance in Women With Diastasis Recti Abdominis
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of supervised and unsupervised telerehabilitation exercise program on inter-rectus distance, abdominal endurance, pelvic floor dysfunction and body image perception in women with diastasis recti abdominis.
Read the detailed description
Rectus abdominis diastasis is defined as the separation of the two rectus abdominis muscles along the linea alba, disrupting the structure of the linea alba. It can be caused by increased volume in the abdominal cavity, hormonal changes during pregnancy, neurodevelopmental differences or abdominal wall laxity. It is very common during pregnancy and can persist in the postpartum period. Loss of abdominal wall stability and weakening of the pelvic floor muscles can occur with DRA. can cause various problems in women. Core stability exercises, pelvic floor training and trunk muscle training are some of the exercise regimen options for the management of DRA. However, to our knowledge, studies on telerehabilitation are insufficient in the literature.
- Being tested
- Supervised group, Non-Supervised group
- Keywords
- Diastasis recti abdominis, tele-coaching, tele-exercise, postpartum
- Medical subject headings
- Diastasis Recti And Weakness Of The Linea Alba
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Supervised groupOther
A progressive core stability exercise program based on motor control principles will be applied on an online platform through videos under the control of a physiotherapist.
Non-Supervised groupOther
A core stability exercise program with detailed exercise videos will be implemented at home.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Supervised group | Experimental | The Participants practicing an exercise program where the physiotherapist organizes the exercises through an online platform. Receives: Other: Supervised group |
| Non-Supervised group | Experimental | The Participants practicing the program at home with detailed exercise videos. Receives: Other: Non-Supervised group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Inter-recti distance
The subjects are assessed the inter-recti distance (IRD) in the supine position, knees bent and feet resting position on the table, the subjects is going to be asked to elevate the head and shoulders upwards until the inferior angles of the scapulae were just off the table.The subjects palpated the medial edges of RA muscles and IRD was measured using finger palpation in previously marked five-point: on the umbilicus, 4.5 cm, and 2.5 cm above and below the umbilicus
Measured: baseline
Inter-recti distance
The subjects are assessed the inter-recti distance (IRD) in the supine position, knees bent and feet resting position on the table, the subjects is going to be asked to elevate the head and shoulders upwards until the inferior angles of the scapulae were just off the table.The subjects palpated the medial edges of RA muscles and IRD was measured using finger palpation in previously marked five-point: on the umbilicus, 4.5 cm, and 2.5 cm above and below the umbilicus
Measured: after 6 weeks
Secondary outcomes (10)
Abdominal muscle endurance test
The static abdominal flexion endurance test is also performed once in the same position as the IRD test. The subjects are asked to raise their head and shoulders upwards until the scapulae cleared the table and keep the position as long as possible. The time was recorded as the score of the test.
Measured: baseline
Abdominal muscle endurance test
The static abdominal flexion endurance test is also performed once in the same position as the IRD test. The subjects are asked to raise their head and shoulders upwards until the scapulae cleared the table and keep the position as long as possible. The time was recorded as the score of the test.
Measured: after 6 weeks
Pelvic floor dysfunction
Every subject will complete the Turkish version of the short-form of Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory (PFDI-20) which consists of three subscales: the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Distress Inventory short-form (POPDI6), the Urogenital Distress Inventory short-form (UDI-6), and the Colorectal-Anal Distress Inventory short-form (CRADI-8) to assess prolapse and pelvic pressure, urinary symptoms, and bowel symptoms, respectively
Measured: baseline
Pelvic floor dysfunction
Every subject will complete the Turkish version of the short-form of Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory (PFDI-20) which consists of three subscales: the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Distress Inventory short-form (POPDI6), the Urogenital Distress Inventory short-form (UDI-6), and the Colorectal-Anal Distress Inventory short-form (CRADI-8) to assess prolapse and pelvic pressure, urinary symptoms, and bowel symptoms, respectively
Measured: after 6 weeks
Body-self relation
Every subject will complete the Turkish version of Multi-Dimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire.
Measured: baseline
Body-self relation
Every subject will complete the Turkish version of Multi-Dimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire.
Measured: after 6 weeks
Postnatal Depression
Every subject will complete the Turkish version of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
Measured: baseline
Postnatal Depression
Every subject will complete the Turkish version of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
Measured: after 6 weeks
balance
each participant performed a one-leg stand test for the dominant leg
Measured: baseline
balance
each participant performed a one-leg stand test for the dominant leg
Measured: after 6 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted14 Jul 2025
- Study start10 Jun 2024
- Primary completion25 Jul 2024
- Study completion27 Nov 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Diastasis Recti AbdominisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 39 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Atlas University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Hilal Denizoğlu Külli, Atlas University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07062653
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Merve bilgiç
- Status last verified
- Jul 2025
- First submitted
- 25 Feb 2025
- Last updated
- 14 Jul 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 14 Jul 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparison of the Effect of Supervised and Non-Supervised Tele-exercise Program on Inter-recti Distance, Abdominal Muscle Endurance and Balance in Women With Diastasis Recti Abdominis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07062653
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Merve bilgiç
- Keywords
- Diastasis recti abdominis, tele-coaching, tele-exercise, postpartum
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 39 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Atlas UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 10 Jun 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 25 Jul 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 27 Nov 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 14 Jul 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of supervised and unsupervised telerehabilitation exercise program on inter-rectus distance, abdominal endurance, pelvic floor dysfunction and body image perception in women with diastasis recti abdominis.
Detailed description
Rectus abdominis diastasis is defined as the separation of the two rectus abdominis muscles along the linea alba, disrupting the structure of the linea alba. It can be caused by increased volume in the abdominal cavity, hormonal changes during pregnancy, neurodevelopmental differences or abdominal wall laxity. It is very common during pregnancy and can persist in the postpartum period. Loss of abdominal wall stability and weakening of the pelvic floor muscles can occur with DRA. can cause various problems in women. Core stability exercises, pelvic floor training and trunk muscle training are some of the exercise regimen options for the management of DRA. However, to our knowledge, studies on telerehabilitation are insufficient in the literature.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Supervised group | Experimental | Other: Supervised groupThe Participants practicing an exercise program where the physiotherapist organizes the exercises through an online platform. |
| Non-Supervised group | Experimental | Other: Non-Supervised groupThe Participants practicing the program at home with detailed exercise videos. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 45 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Post- partum women (min 8 weeks - max 3 years)
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- History of abdominal surgery
- Any neurological disease, systemic musculoskeletal system disease
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Supervised groupA progressive core stability exercise program based on motor control principles will be applied on an online platform through videos under the control of a physiotherapist. | Other | Supervised group |
| Non-Supervised groupA core stability exercise program with detailed exercise videos will be implemented at home. | Other | Non-Supervised group |
Primary outcome
Inter-recti distance
Time frame: baseline
The subjects are assessed the inter-recti distance (IRD) in the supine position, knees bent and feet resting position on the table, the subjects is going to be asked to elevate the head and shoulders upwards until the inferior angles of the scapulae were just off the table.The subjects palpated the medial edges of RA muscles and IRD was measured using finger palpation in previously marked five-point: on the umbilicus, 4.5 cm, and 2.5 cm above and below the umbilicus
Inter-recti distance
Time frame: after 6 weeks
The subjects are assessed the inter-recti distance (IRD) in the supine position, knees bent and feet resting position on the table, the subjects is going to be asked to elevate the head and shoulders upwards until the inferior angles of the scapulae were just off the table.The subjects palpated the medial edges of RA muscles and IRD was measured using finger palpation in previously marked five-point: on the umbilicus, 4.5 cm, and 2.5 cm above and below the umbilicus
10 secondary outcomes
Abdominal muscle endurance test
Time frame: baseline
Abdominal muscle endurance test
Time frame: after 6 weeks
Pelvic floor dysfunction
Time frame: baseline
Pelvic floor dysfunction
Time frame: after 6 weeks
Body-self relation
Time frame: baseline
Body-self relation
Time frame: after 6 weeks
Postnatal Depression
Time frame: baseline
Postnatal Depression
Time frame: after 6 weeks
balance
Time frame: baseline
balance
Time frame: after 6 weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 14 Jul 2025.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Supervised group and Non-Supervised group in people with Diastasis Recti Abdominis and Diastasis Recti And Weakness Of The Linea Alba, run by Atlas University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Jul 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Inter-recti distance (time frame: baseline). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 14 Jul 2025.