Are you healthy and looking to help advance medical science?
You may be eligible to participate in a rectus diastasis clinical study, and could be compensated for your time.
Are you healthy and looking to help advance medical science? You may be eligible to participate in a rectus diastasis clinical study, and could be compensated for your time.
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Rectus Diastasis Clinical Trial in Austin TX
Are you healthy and looking to help advance medical science?
You may be eligible to participate in a rectus diastasis clinical study, and could be compensated for your time.
Are you healthy and looking to help advance medical science? You may be eligible to participate in a rectus diastasis clinical study, and could be compensated for your time.
Recruiting
Female
18 - 65
Years old
The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of rehabilitative training of the abdominal wall with direct current neuromuscular electrical stimulation (the NEUBIE device) on recovery time from abdominoplasty (tummy tuck).
Details for the study
Brief Title
Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on the Post-Operative Abdominoplasty Patient.
Official Title
Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on the Post-Operative Abdominoplasty Patient.
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of rehabilitative training of the <br /> abdominal wall with direct current neuromuscular electrical stimulation (the NEUBIE device) <br /> on recovery time from abdominoplasty (tummy tuck).
Detailed Description
Participants will undergo abdominoplasty surgery and begin rehabilitation training within the
first week post-operation. Standardized measurements of recovery progress will be taken
starting prior to operation, and at 2, 4, 6, 8 and 12 weeks post-operation. Participants will
undergo either the traditional standard of care of rest, with minimal activity for at least 6
weeks (control group) or a 5 week training course with the NEUBIE (experimental group),
starting with passive electrical stimulation in the first week post-operation, and moving
towards more advanced abdominal movements accompanied with stimulation in the subsequent four
weeks.
Treatments and/or Procedures
NEUBIE
Participants will be asked to undergo electrical stimulation with the NEUBIE at their "treatment threshold". Treatment threshold will be described as "uncomfortable," but not "painful" (a 7 out of 10 on a perceived intensity scale). Session length: ≤ 30 minutes Treatment frequency: 2x per week for 5 weeks Week 1 post-op (treatments 1-2) Activity: Passive Neubie on Abdominals & Obliques Weeks 2-3 (treatments 3-6) Passive Neubie Isometric movements with Neubie on abdominals and obliques Active mobilizations with Neubie on abdominals and obliques Weeks 4-5 (treatments 7-10) Active mobilizations with Neubie on abdominals and obliques Core Strength Exercise circuit with Neubie on abdominals and obliques
Outcome Measures
Outcome measures are the tests that investigators perform to prove whether or not a treatment being tested in a clinical trial is having any effect.
Primary
Sit up Test
Ability to complete a sit up will be measured as a general measurement of core strength and range of motion.
Primary
Core strength and endurance plank
Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a glute bridge.
Primary
Core strength and endurance plank
Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a plank.
Primary
Core strength and endurance bridge
Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a glute bridge.
Primary
Core strength and endurance plank
Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a plank.
Primary
Core strength and endurance bridge
Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a glute bridge.
Primary
Core strength and endurance plank
Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a plank.
Primary
Core strength and endurance bridge
Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a glute bridge.
Primary
Core strength and endurance plank
Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a plank.
Primary
Core strength and endurance bridge
Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a glute bridge.
Primary
Lower abdominal strength
Lower abdominal strength will be measured by ability to perform an eccentric double leg lowering movement.
Primary
Lower abdominal strength
Lower abdominal strength will be measured by ability to perform an eccentric double leg lowering movement.
Primary
Lower abdominal strength
Lower abdominal strength will be measured by ability to perform an eccentric double leg lowering movement.
Primary
Lower abdominal strength
Lower abdominal strength will be measured by ability to perform an eccentric double leg lowering movement.
Primary
Lower abdominal strength
Lower abdominal strength will be measured by ability to perform an eccentric double leg lowering movement.
Primary
Lower abdominal strength
Lower abdominal strength will be measured by ability to perform an eccentric double leg lowering movement.
Primary
Sit up Test
Ability to complete a sit up will be measured as a general measurement of core strength and range of motion.
Primary
Sit up Test
Ability to complete a sit up will be measured as a general measurement of core strength and range of motion.
Primary
Sit up Test
Ability to complete a sit up will be measured as a general measurement of core strength and range of motion.
Primary
Sit up Test
Ability to complete a sit up will be measured as a general measurement of core strength and range of motion.
Primary
Sit up Test
Ability to complete a sit up will be measured as a general measurement of core strength and range of motion.
Primary
Core strength and endurance bridge
Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a glute bridge.
Primary
Core strength and endurance plank
Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a plank.
Primary
Bio-impedance analysis trunk mass
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk mass.
Primary
Range of Motion
Range of motion is determined via a goniometer. Body is moved in specific directions and goniometer is used to measure the amount of motion that occurs.
Primary
Bio-impedance analysis trunk fat
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure body fat.
Primary
Bio-impedance analysis trunk mass
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk mass.
Primary
Bio-impedance analysis muscle mass
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure muscle mass.
Primary
Bio-impedance analysis trunk fat
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk body fat.
Primary
Bio-impedance analysis muscle mass
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure muscle mass.
Primary
Bio-impedance analysis trunk fat
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk body fat.
Primary
Core strength and endurance bridge
Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a glute bridge.
Primary
Bio-impedance analysis muscle mass
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure muscle mass.
Primary
Bio-impedance analysis trunk fat
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk body fat.
Primary
Bio-impedance analysis trunk mass
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk mass.
Primary
Bio-impedance analysis trunk mass
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk mass.
Primary
Bio-impedance analysis trunk fat
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk body fat.
Primary
Bio-impedance analysis muscle mass
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure muscle mass.
Primary
Range of Motion
Range of motion is determined via a goniometer. Body is moved in specific directions and goniometer is used to measure the amount of motion that occurs.
Primary
Range of Motion
Range of motion is determined via a goniometer. Body is moved in specific directions and goniometer is used to measure the amount of motion that occurs.
Primary
Range of Motion
Range of motion is determined via a goniometer. Body is moved in specific directions and goniometer is used to measure the amount of motion that occurs.
Primary
Range of Motion
Range of motion is determined via a goniometer. Body is moved in specific directions and goniometer is used to measure the amount of motion that occurs.
Primary
Bio-impedance analysis muscle mass
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk mass.
Primary
Bio-impedance analysis trunk fat
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk body fat.
Primary
Bio-impedance analysis muscle mass
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure muscle mass.
Primary
Bio-impedance analysis trunk mass
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk mass.
Primary
Range of Motion
Range of motion is determined via a goniometer. Body is moved in specific directions and goniometer is used to measure the amount of motion that occurs.
Primary
Bio-impedance analysis muscle mass
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure muscle mass.
Study Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Rectus Diastasis
2. Previous pregnancy
3. Excess localized adiposity in the lower abdomen
4. Excess atrophic skin of the abdomen
5. Physician clearance to participate
6. Scheduled for full abdominoplasty (no mini-abdominoplasty included)
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Currently pregnant
2. Cardiac Pacemaker
3. Active or recent cancer in the abdominal area
4. Active or recent blood clots in the abdominal area
5. History of epilepsy