N/A
Completed N=112
Pilot Trial of Abdominal Core Rehabilitation To Improve Outcomes After Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia · hernia · Herniorrhaphy · Abdominal Wall
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05142618 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
112
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jun 2026
Primary outcomePrimary: Change From Baseline in Five Times Sit-to-stand Time — -0.76; -1.33 seconds — p=0.436
Summary
This study aims to evaluate the potential role of physical therapy in improving outcomes after ventral hernia repair.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Change From Baseline in Five Times Sit-to-stand Time |
-1.16; -1.08 | 0.910 |
| PRIMARY Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) - Physical Function |
3.27; 5.87 | 0.098 |
| PRIMARY Change From Baseline in Quiet Unstable Sitting Test |
1.66; 0.23 | 0.105 |
| SECONDARY Change in Hernia Related Quality of Life Survey From Baseline |
25; 31.21 | 0.266 |
| SECONDARY Change in Timed Up-And-Go Time From Baseline |
0.13; -0.23 | 0.303 |
| SECONDARY Change From Baseline in International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form |
0.07; -1.6 | 0.033 sig |
| SECONDARY Change From Baseline in Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia - Short Form |
-4.02; -4.62 | 0.664 |
| SECONDARY Number of Participants With Hernia Recurrence Using the Hernia Recurrence Inventory |
16; 18 | 0.452 |
| SECONDARY Change From Baseline in International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Long Form |
0.78; 3.5 | 0.016 sig |
| SECONDARY Change From Baseline in Five Times Sit-to-stand Time |
-1.16; -1.08 | 0.910 |
| SECONDARY Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) - Physical Function |
3.27; 5.87 | 0.098 |
| SECONDARY Change From Baseline in Quiet Unstable Sitting Test |
1.66; 0.23 | 0.105 |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Ages 18+
- Diagnosis of ventral hernia
- Scheduled for elective ventral hernia repair
- Independent functional status
- Transverse hernia width of 2cm or greater
Exclusion Criteria
- Previously diagnosed movement or balance disorder
- Use of ambulatory assistive device (walker or cane)
- Not currently undergoing or planning to undergo physical therapy or other skilled exercise intervention supervised by a medical rehabilitation professional
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05142618). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.