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NCT Number: NCT06019962

Pelvic Tilt Following Puerperium

The slight anterior pelvic tilt is a physiological posture in healthy males and females, however, excessive anterior pelvic tilt is associated with different lumbopelvic discomfort either during gestation or after childbirth.

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Key information

Conditions

Pelvic Obliquity

Age range

18 year–34 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Faculty of physical therapy, South Valley University

Qina, Qena Governorate, 83523, Egypt

About this study

As pregnant women move from the 1st to the 3rd trimester, they exhibit a notable increase in the angle of pelvic tilting. This may explain the painful pelvic girdle syndrome during gestation which can last for several weeks postpartum.

When women finish their 6 weeks of puerperium, it may be suspected to return in the pelvic tilting angle to its measurements prior to gestation.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Women who underwent cesarean delivery
  • Women who were classified as having normal or overweight score on body mass index
  • Women in their 6-12 weeks postpartum

Exclusion criteria

  • Women who underwent vaginal delivery
  • Women who were obese on the body mass index
  • Women with postpartum duration of less than 6 weeks or more than 12 weeks

Treatment and study plan

digital pelvic inclinometer

Device

It is a reliable and valid instrument for measuring pelvic tilt angle

Primary outcomes

  1. pelvic tilt angle

    Time frame: 6-12 weeks after Cesarean delivery

    angle between the line passing from the posterior and anterior superior iliac spines, and the horizontal plane

Secondary outcomes

  1. pelvic torsion

    Time frame: 6-12 weeks after Cesarean delivery

    the calculated numerical degrees when the angle of pelvic tilt on the right side is substracted from its counterpart on the left side

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

South Valley University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Measurement of Pelvic Tilt 6 Weeks Post-Cesarean Delivery

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Aug 31, 2023
Registry last updated
Oct 2, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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