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Effects of Rehabilitation on Cesarean Scar Symptoms and Physical Recovery

RecruitingNAAges any - anyFemaleConcordia University, Montreal
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Cesarean section is the most common inpatient surgical procedure worldwide, with rates continuing to rise; in Canada, approximately one in three births occur by cesarean. Despite its prevalence, there are no expectations for individuals who have undergone a cesarean section to seek out rehabilitation care. Physical recovery guidance and return to activity from a cesarean birth is poorly understood and inadequately supported, with most research focusing on immediate post-operative pain management within the hospital settings. Little attention has been given to long term physical recovery. Scar-related problems - such as tight or stuck scar tissue, sensitivity or discomfort around the scar, weakness in the abdominal muscles, and infertility or digestive complications - can severely affects the ability to complete daily activities and affect overall quality of life. Rehabilitation is a com

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Have had 1 or more cesarean births. * Have had a cesarean birth, and within the past 6 months. * Minimum 5-weeks postpartum (to start the study), with a fully healed incision. * No history of wound complications during initial healing (e.g., wound opening, fluid collection, or surgical site infection). * Presence of pain or unpleasant sensations associated with the cesarean scar (e.g., hypersensitivity, pulling, tightness, or lower back pain) that were not present prior to surgery. The pain could be intermittent, at rest or with activity. o Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) will be used here. The potential participant will be instructed to rate their highest level of pain on a scale of 0-10 at some point in the month prior to this eligibility screening. This rating must be a minimum 3/10. If they are less than a 3/10 on the NPRS they will be excluded. * No previous or current scar therapy following the most current cesarean birth. Exclusion Criteria: * History of cancer. * Presence of an active infection. * Regular use of analgesic medication specifically for cesarean scar-related pain. * Currently pregnant, actively undergoing fertility treatment, or planning pregnancy during the study intervention period. * History of radiation therapy to the abdominal area. * Known connective tissue disorders affecting tissue healing (e.g., Ehlers-Danlos syndrome). * Uncontrolled diabetes or other endocrine disorders. * Neurological conditions affecting sensation (e.g., peripheral neuropathy or central nervous system disorders).
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What it tests

  • Direct scar massage
  • Indirect massage group
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Where

1 site
Concordia University- RICHARD J. RENAUD SCIENCE COMPLEX (SP Building)
Montreal, Canada
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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