Pelvic ObliquityNCT06019962
Pelvic Tilt Following Puerperium
An observational study of Pelvic Obliquity, run by South Valley University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 34 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Pelvic Obliquity
- What is being tested?
- digital pelvic inclinometer
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- How many people
- 42 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 28 Jun 2021to 15 Feb 2022
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 34 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: 42 subjects participated in this study aged between 18 and 34 years old. They were recruited from South Valley University Hospitals and classified into 2 groups equal in their numbers.
Who may be able to join
- 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
Who cannot join
- 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
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Egypt1 site
Faculty of physical therapy, South Valley University
Qina, Qena Governorate, 83523
About this study
Official title: Measurement of Pelvic Tilt 6 Weeks Post-Cesarean Delivery
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.
Read the detailed description
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.
- Conditions
- Pelvic Obliquity
- Being tested
- digital pelvic inclinometer
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
digital pelvic inclinometerDevice
It is a reliable and valid instrument for measuring pelvic tilt angle
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | 21 postpartum women who delivered by cesarean section Receives: Device: digital pelvic inclinometer | |
| Group B | 21 females who did not experience pregnancy Receives: Device: digital pelvic inclinometer |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
pelvic tilt angle
angle between the line passing from the posterior and anterior superior iliac spines, and the horizontal plane
Measured: 6-12 weeks after Cesarean delivery
Secondary outcomes (1)
pelvic torsion
the calculated numerical degrees when the angle of pelvic tilt on the right side is substracted from its counterpart on the left side
Measured: 6-12 weeks after Cesarean delivery
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted31 Aug 2023
- Study start28 Jun 2021
- Primary completion29 Jan 2022
- Study completion15 Feb 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (3)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Pelvic ObliquityStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 42 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- South Valley University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mohamed Gamal Abouelyazeed Ali, South Valley University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06019962
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Pelvic Tilting
- Status last verified
- Aug 2023
- First submitted
- 25 Aug 2023
- Last updated
- 2 Oct 2025
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
Franklin ME, Conner-Kerr T. An analysis of posture and back pain in the first and third trimesters of pregnancy. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 1998 Sep;28(3):133-8. doi: 10.2519/jospt.1998.28.3.133.
PubMed 9742469Kunarathnam V, Carlson K. Physiology, Postpartum Changes. 2026 Jun 17. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2026 Jan-. Available from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK555904/
PubMed 32310364Liddle SD, Pennick V. Interventions for preventing and treating low-back and pelvic pain during pregnancy. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015 Sep 30;2015(9):CD001139. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001139.pub4.
PubMed 26422811
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Oct 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Measurement of Pelvic Tilt 6 Weeks Post-Cesarean Delivery
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06019962
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Pelvic Tilting
- Conditions
- Pelvic Obliquity
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 42 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- South Valley UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 28 Jun 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 29 Jan 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Feb 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 31 Aug 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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.
Detailed description
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.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | – | Device: digital pelvic inclinometer21 postpartum women who delivered by cesarean section |
| Group B | – | Device: digital pelvic inclinometer21 females who did not experience pregnancy |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 34 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- 42 subjects participated in this study aged between 18 and 34 years old. They were recruited from South Valley University Hospitals and classified into 2 groups equal in their numbers.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- 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
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- 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
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| digital pelvic inclinometerIt is a reliable and valid instrument for measuring pelvic tilt angle | Device | Group A, Group B |
Primary outcome
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
1 secondary outcome
pelvic torsion
Time frame: 6-12 weeks after Cesarean delivery
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 Oct 2025.
- Background: PubMed 9742469Franklin ME, Conner-Kerr T. An analysis of posture and back pain in the first and third trimesters of pregnancy. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 1998 Sep;28(3):133-8. doi: 10.2519/jospt.1998.28.3.133.
- Background: PubMed 32310364Kunarathnam V, Carlson K. Physiology, Postpartum Changes. 2026 Jun 17. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2026 Jan-. Available from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK555904/
- Results publication: PubMed 26422811Liddle SD, Pennick V. Interventions for preventing and treating low-back and pelvic pain during pregnancy. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015 Sep 30;2015(9):CD001139. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001139.pub4.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Pelvic Obliquity, run by South Valley University at 1 site in Egypt.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Oct 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
pelvic tilt angle (time frame: 6-12 weeks after Cesarean delivery). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06019962, which also lists 3 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Oct 2025.