Simple biofeedback device boosts recovery after hernia surgery, study finds

NCT ID NCT07642219

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether adding pressure biofeedback training to standard physical therapy helps people recovering from ventral hernia repair. Sixty adults aged 35 to 50 with muscle weakness after surgery took part. One group did standard exercises plus biofeedback, while the other did standard exercises alone. Researchers measured abdominal muscle strength and quality of life before and after 8 weeks of training.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: pressure biofeedback training
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to strengthen abdominal muscles and improve quality of life after hernia surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is a physical therapy technique, not a cure, and benefits may be modest.

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VENTRAL HERNIA REPAIR

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Faculty of Physical Therapy Cairo University

Giza, Egypt

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