Effect of Virtual Reality in Abdominal Muscle Recovery After Cesarean Section

Cairo University80 enrolled

Overview

Cesarean section is mainly performed using regional anesthesia, without preoperative sedatives, to facilitate the mother's conscious birth experience, reduce the need for neonatal resuscitation, and promote skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth between the mother and newborn. The VR can be designed to be an interacting and emotionally engaging environment that can stimulate emotionally related hormones. In stressful situations as CS, VR can generate a relaxation state that improves the surgery outcomes.

The application of VR varies widely according to the purpose of its use. It is widely used for medical education, pain relief, posttraumatic stress, gait rehabilitation in Parkinson's disease patients, anxiety, and stress.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Cesarean Section Complications

Interventions

Virtual reality GlassesDEVICE

Virtual reality Glasses (is an advanced, standalone virtual reality (VR) headset that delivers a fully immersive experience without reliance on external hardware such as a PC, gaming console, or external tracking sensors. It utilizes an integrated inside-out tracking system that enables users to move freely within their physical environment while maintaining accurate spatial orientation. The device incorporates high-resolution displays, a high-performance processor, and ergonomically designed controllers that enhance interactivity and user engagement within virtual environments

active abdominal exercisesOTHER

Trunk flexion refers to bending the spine forward, mainly activating the rectus abdominis (the "six-pack" muscle). This movement is commonly seen in crunches or sit-ups. Straight Leg Raise (SLR) is a movement that strengthens the lower abdominal muscles and hip flexors. It involves raising the legs while keeping them straight, without bending at the knees. both exercises were done with 30 reptations (3 sessions per week for 8 weeks)

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 25 YearsMax age: 35 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * female from 25 to 35 years * post cesarean section Exclusion Criteria: * neurological problems * musculoskeletal disorders

Locations (1)

Cairo university

Cairo, Egypt

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

hand held dynamometer

isokinetic dynamometer hand held dynamometer hand held dynamometer used to measure the abdominal muscle strength, endurance and fatidue

Time frame: 2 month

Secondary Outcomes

rectus diastasis test

manual test used to determine the separation between two recti

Time frame: 2 month

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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