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Does tummy tuck surgery affect breathing and reflux in older women?

NCT ID NCT07868562

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Universidade Federal de Pernambuco Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Oct 09, 2026 · Last updated Oct 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers compare diaphragm mechanics, breathing muscle strength, and chest-abdomen movement in three groups of women aged 60 and older with obesity: those with GERD and a past abdominoplasty, those with abdominoplasty alone, and those with GERD alone. Participants undergo ultrasound, breathing tests, and questionnaires. The study asks whether having both GERD and abdominoplasty is linked to worse breathing function and more reflux symptoms.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If the study finds a link, it could help doctors monitor breathing and reflux more closely in women who have had abdominoplasty. It could also shape advice on exercise and rehabilitation for this group.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study of 30 women, so it can show associations but not prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to men, younger people, or those with different body types or surgical histories.

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Participants

About 30 people

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Expected to start

Nov 2026

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Expected to finish

Feb 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study population will consist of adult women, with and without a diagnosis of GERD and with and without a history of abdominoplasty. After confirmation of eligibility criteria, participants will be assigned to three study groups based on their clinical and surgical characteristics: GERD + abdominoplasty group (GERD+AP), GERD group (GERD), and abdominoplasty group (AP).

Ages

Up to 60 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female individuals aged ≥ 60 years with a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m². * Individuals with a diagnosis of GERD confirmed by 24-hour impedance-pH monitoring and a history of abdominoplasty at least 10 years prior. * Individuals with a diagnosis of GERD confirmed by 24-hour impedance-pH monitoring, without a history of abdominoplasty. * Individuals with a history of abdominoplasty at least 10 years prior, without symptoms suggestive of GERD and with no diagnosis of GERD. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants will be excluded if they have a hiatal hernia larger than 3 cm; * Chronic respiratory diseases capable of interfering with ventilatory mechanics (such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - COPD, Interstitial Lung Diseases - ILD, or severe asthma); * History of other thoracoabdominal surgeries; * Neuromuscular diseases; * Acute respiratory diseases within the last 30 days; * An inability to perform the proposed tests; * Pregnant.

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Conditions

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gastroesophageal reflux disease

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Abdominoplasty Diaphragm Gastroesophageal reflux disease Respiratory mechanics

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Departamento de Fisioterapia - UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE PERNAMBUCO (UFPE)

    Recife, Pernambuco, 50740-560, Brazil

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