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NCT Number: NCT04239417

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

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Muscle Strength Hernia Hernia, Abdominal Hernia, Ventral Pathological Conditions, Anatomical Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Age range

20 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

South Valley University, Faculty of Physical Therapy

Qina, 83523, Egypt

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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.

Treatment and study plan

Graduated abdominal strengthening exercises

Other
  • Exercise mat and inflatable Swiss ball
  • Wall bar, wedges, elastic tubing

The Russian current stimulation

Device

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

Graduated abdominal strengthening exercises and the Russian current stimulation

Combination Product

Combination between The Russian current and abdominal exercises

Primary outcomes

  1. Abdominal muscles peak torque

    Time frame: first or initial assessment at day 0.

    Peak torque is the single highest torque output of the joint produced by muscular contraction as the limb moves through the range of motion.

  2. Abdominal muscles peak torque

    Time frame: second or preoperative assessment after 6 weeks of treatment.

    Peak torque is the single highest torque output of the joint produced by muscular contraction as the limb moves through the range of motion.

  3. Abdominal muscles peak torque

    Time frame: third assessment at 2 months post-operative.

    Peak torque is the single highest torque output of the joint produced by muscular contraction as the limb moves through the range of motion.

  4. Abdominal muscles peak torque

    Time frame: fourth assessment at 4 months post-operative.

    Peak torque is the single highest torque output of the joint produced by muscular contraction as the limb moves through the range of motion.

  5. Abdominal muscles thickness

    Time frame: first or initial assessment at day 0.

    it is a method for muscle strength measurement as muscle strength is correlated to its cross section or diameter.

  6. Abdominal muscles thickness

    Time frame: second or preoperative assessment after 6 weeks of treatment.

    it is a method for muscle strength measurement as muscle strength is correlated to its cross section or diameter.

  7. Abdominal muscles thickness

    Time frame: third assessment at 2 months post-operative.

    it is a method for muscle strength measurement as muscle strength is correlated to its cross section or diameter.

  8. Abdominal muscles thickness

    Time frame: fourth assessment at 4 months post-operative.

    it is a method for muscle strength measurement as muscle strength is correlated to its cross section or diameter.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

South Valley University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

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

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Jan 27, 2020
Registry last updated
Mar 29, 2021

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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