N/A N=112 Randomized Single-blind Treatment

Pilot Trial of Abdominal Core Rehabilitation To Improve Outcomes After Ventral Hernia Repair

Ventral Hernia · Hernia · Herniorrhaphy · Abdominal Wall · Postoperative Period

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

112

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Jun 2026

Primary outcome: Primary: Change From Baseline in Five Times Sit-to-stand Time — -0.76; -1.33 seconds — p=0.436

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Supervised Physical Therapy (Other); Post-operative Precautions (Other)
Age: Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Ohio State University
Primary completion: Feb 2025

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 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 - Long Form	0.78; 3.5	0.016 sig
SECONDARY Change From Baseline in Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia - Short Form	-4.02; -4.62	0.664
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

Summary

This study aims to evaluate the potential role of physical therapy in improving outcomes after ventral hernia repair.

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

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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.