Effect of Preoperative Abdominal Exercises and Russian Current on Muscle Strength Post Ventral Hernioplasty

Muscle Strength Clinical Trial

Official title:

Effect of Preoperative Graduated Abdominal Exercises and Russian Current Stimulation on Muscle Strength Post Ventral Hernioplasty

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT04239417
• Other study ID #: P.T.REC/012/002036
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: October 1, 2019
• Est. completion date: April 1, 2020

Study information

• Verified date: March 2021
• Source: South Valley University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The study was conducted to investigate the effect of preoperative graduated abdominal strengthening exercises and Russian stimulation on the abdominal muscles strength after ventral hernioplasty by using isokinetic dynamometer and Ultrasonography as methods of measurement.

Description:

The study was conducted to investigate the effect of preoperative graduated abdominal strengthening exercises and Russian stimulation on the abdominal muscles strength after ventral hernioplasty by using isokinetic dynamometer and Ultrasonography as methods of measurement.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 60
• Est. completion date: April 1, 2020
• Est. primary completion date: April 1, 2020
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 20 Years to 45 Years

Eligibility

Criteria of inclusion:

• The age is from 20 to 45 years.

• All patients want to optionally repair surgery.

• Ventral hernia is diagnosed on the basis of a surgeon evaluation.

• The study will include all patients.

• The informed consent of all the patients enrolled.

Criteria for exclusion:

• history of surgical interference for less than one year (abdominal surgery).

• Cirrhosis of the liver with ascites or without them.

• Deformity or contracture of the hip or spine.

• Obstruction of bowel, peritonitis or drilling.

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Muscle Strength

Intervention

Other:
• Graduated abdominal strengthening exercises
Exercise mat and inflatable Swiss ball Wall bar, wedges, elastic tubing

Device:
• The Russian current stimulation
The Russian current is used for enhancing muscle; the muscular fiber by the electric stimulation.

Combination Product:
• Graduated abdominal strengthening exercises and the Russian current stimulation
Combination between The Russian current and abdominal exercises

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Egypt	South Valley University, Faculty of Physical Therapy	Qina

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
South Valley University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Egypt, 

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Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Abdominal muscles peak torque	Peak torque is the single highest torque output of the joint produced by muscular contraction as the limb moves through the range of motion.	first or initial assessment at day 0.
Primary	Abdominal muscles peak torque	Peak torque is the single highest torque output of the joint produced by muscular contraction as the limb moves through the range of motion.	second or preoperative assessment after 6 weeks of treatment.
Primary	Abdominal muscles peak torque	Peak torque is the single highest torque output of the joint produced by muscular contraction as the limb moves through the range of motion.	third assessment at 2 months post-operative.
Primary	Abdominal muscles peak torque	Peak torque is the single highest torque output of the joint produced by muscular contraction as the limb moves through the range of motion.	fourth assessment at 4 months post-operative.
Primary	Abdominal muscles thickness	it is a method for muscle strength measurement as muscle strength is correlated to its cross section or diameter.	first or initial assessment at day 0.
Primary	Abdominal muscles thickness	it is a method for muscle strength measurement as muscle strength is correlated to its cross section or diameter.	second or preoperative assessment after 6 weeks of treatment.
Primary	Abdominal muscles thickness	it is a method for muscle strength measurement as muscle strength is correlated to its cross section or diameter.	third assessment at 2 months post-operative.
Primary	Abdominal muscles thickness	it is a method for muscle strength measurement as muscle strength is correlated to its cross section or diameter.	fourth assessment at 4 months post-operative.