Spinopelvic RelatiohshipNCT06762990
Evaluating Changes of Spino-pelvic Radiological Parameters During Muslim Prayer Positions
An observational study of Spinopelvic Relatiohship and Spinopelvic Parameters Change During Praying Positions, run by South Valley University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
This observational study aims to investigate the spinopelvic relationship parameters change during the five main positions during Muslim prayers. The main questions the study is going to answer: What are the changes of the spinopelvic parameters during different Muslim prayer positions? Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 55 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Spinopelvic Relatiohship, Spinopelvic Parameters Change During Praying Positions
- What is being tested?
- Plain radiographs
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 27 Nov 2024to Mar 2025
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 55 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: Volunteers who are working at our hospital or visiting the out patient clinic who are willing to participate to the study without any consequences after explaining for them the purpose and any harms of the study.
Who may be able to join
- Adult participants (18 to 55 years old) who are willing to volunteer to participate in the study, reporting performing prayer positions without difficulty, had no hip or spine surgeries or complaints (pain or stiffness)
Who cannot join
- Participants refusing to volunteer.
- Participants who are not able to perform prayer positions comfortably.
- Those who had prior spine or hip surgeries.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Evaluating Changes of Spino-pelvic Radiological Parameters During Muslim Prayer Positions: a Cross-sectional Study
This observational study aims to investigate the spinopelvic relationship parameters change during the five main positions during Muslim prayers. The main questions the study is going to answer: What are the changes of the spinopelvic parameters during different Muslim prayer positions?
Read the detailed description
The spinopelvic relationship refers to the intricate and dynamic interaction between the spine and the pelvis, which plays a crucial role in maintaining posture, balance, and overall musculoskeletal function. The alignment and movement of the spine and pelvis are interdependent, with changes in one structure often influencing the other. Understanding this relationship is essential for diagnosing, managing, and treating various spinal and pelvic conditions; furthermore, these parameters profoundly affect acetabular cup positioning and could affect dislocation rate after total hip arthroplasty.
Evaluating the normal spinopelvic parameters for any particular population is the first step toward detecting abnormal relationships, these were evaluated in various populations, such as Indian, Brazilian, Korean, and Caucasians.
Besides the deficiency of such reports from our area (Middle East), most of the published reports evaluated the change in spinopelvic relationship by evaluating the differences occurring from standing to 90 degrees sitting positions, which ignores most of the positions occurring during Muslim prayer, which necessitates more flexion of the hips and spine during specific position such as prostration (sujud). Activities that involve dynamic movements, such as Muslim prayer positions, can influence spinopelvic parameters. The sequence of postures in Muslim prayers, which includes standing, bowing, and kneeling, places unique demands on the spinopelvic alignment. Understanding how these positions affect spinopelvic parameters is essential for providing insights into the potential implications for musculoskeletal health, particularly in populations that engage in these activities regularly; furthermore, the possibility of proceeding with prayers after THA surgery if the dislocation risk due to impingement is low. What are the changes of the spinopelvic parameters during different Muslim prayer positions and if these changes are different between males and females and if these parameters are affected by participants' body habits, mainly the Body Mass Index (BMI).
- Being tested
- Plain radiographs
- Keywords
- spinopelvic relationship, pelvic incidence, pelvic tilt, sacral slope, lumbar lordosis
- Medical subject headings
- Lordosis
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Plain radiographsRadiation
Plain radiographs, including the lumbar spine, pelvis, and the upper half of both femora, will be obtained using the lowest radiation dose possible. The radiographs will be obtained in five positions representing the Muslim Prayers positions, namely 1-standing, 2-Sitting in 90 degrees (both 1 and 2 are the standard positions obtained in all previous studies), 3-bowing (Ruku), 4-prostration (sujud), and 5-sitting with knees bent (Tashahud).
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change of the spinopelvic parameters measured in spinopelvic lateral plain radiographs (in degrees) Across Five Muslims Prayer Positions
Spine and pelvis lateral plain radiographs will be obtained in five positions representing the Muslim Prayers positions, namely 1-standing, 2-Sitting at 90 degrees, 3-bowing (Ruku), 4-prostration (sujud), and 5-sitting with knees bent (Tashahud). The following parameters: Pelvic Incidence (PI), Pelvic Tilt (PT), Sacral Slope (SS), Lumbar Lordosis (LL), and pelvic femoral angle (PFA) will be measured in degrees by two of the authors using the Surgimap application.
Then, Spinopelvic movements will be calculated as the difference between the standing and the remaining four positions (ΔX = ΔX (4 positions) - ΔX standing) for each of the measured spinopelvic parameters (LL, SS, PI, PT, PFA). The change in each parameter between these positions will be analyzed to understand pelvic orientation variations during prayer movements.
Measured: 4 months
Secondary outcomes (1)
Differences between males and females regarding the spinopelvic parameters measured in spinopelvic lateral plain radiographs (in degrees) Across Five Muslims Prayer Positions
Spine and pelvis lateral plain radiographs will be obtained in five positions representing the Muslim Prayers positions, namely 1-standing, 2-Sitting at 90 degrees, 3-bowing (Ruku), 4-prostration (sujud), and 5-sitting with knees bent (Tashahud). The following parameters: Pelvic Incidence (PI), Pelvic Tilt (PT), Sacral Slope (SS), Lumbar Lordosis (LL), and pelvic femoral angle (PFA) will be measured in degrees using the Surgimap application, the five parameters will be compared between males and females. Then, Spinopelvic movements will be calculated as the difference between the standing and the remaining four positions (ΔX = ΔX (4 positions) - ΔX standing) for each of the measured spinopelvic parameters (LL, SS, PI, PT, PFA), and the change in each parameter will be compared between males and females to understand the gender differences related to pelvic orientation variations during prayer movements.
Measured: 4 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 Jan 2025
- Study start27 Nov 2024
- Primary completionFeb 2025 (estimated)
- Study completionMar 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Spinopelvic RelatiohshipStudies 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
- 60 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- South Valley University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ahmed A. Khalifa, MD, FRCS, MSc, South Valley University
- Investigators
- Ahmed M. Abdelaal, MD, Study chair, Assiut University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06762990
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 04-2024-300511
- Status last verified
- Dec 2024
- First submitted
- 15 Dec 2024
- Last updated
- 8 Jan 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Jan 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluating Changes of Spino-pelvic Radiological Parameters During Muslim Prayer Positions: a Cross-sectional Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06762990
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 04-2024-300511
- Keywords
- spinopelvic relationship, pelvic incidence, pelvic tilt, sacral slope, lumbar lordosis
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Enrolling by invitation
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- South Valley UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 27 Nov 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Feb 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Mar 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 8 Jan 2025 (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.
This observational study aims to investigate the spinopelvic relationship parameters change during the five main positions during Muslim prayers. The main questions the study is going to answer: What are the changes of the spinopelvic parameters during different Muslim prayer positions?
Detailed description
The spinopelvic relationship refers to the intricate and dynamic interaction between the spine and the pelvis, which plays a crucial role in maintaining posture, balance, and overall musculoskeletal function. The alignment and movement of the spine and pelvis are interdependent, with changes in one structure often influencing the other. Understanding this relationship is essential for diagnosing, managing, and treating various spinal and pelvic conditions; furthermore, these parameters profoundly affect acetabular cup positioning and could affect dislocation rate after total hip arthroplasty.
Evaluating the normal spinopelvic parameters for any particular population is the first step toward detecting abnormal relationships, these were evaluated in various populations, such as Indian, Brazilian, Korean, and Caucasians.
Besides the deficiency of such reports from our area (Middle East), most of the published reports evaluated the change in spinopelvic relationship by evaluating the differences occurring from standing to 90 degrees sitting positions, which ignores most of the positions occurring during Muslim prayer, which necessitates more flexion of the hips and spine during specific position such as prostration (sujud). Activities that involve dynamic movements, such as Muslim prayer positions, can influence spinopelvic parameters. The sequence of postures in Muslim prayers, which includes standing, bowing, and kneeling, places unique demands on the spinopelvic alignment. Understanding how these positions affect spinopelvic parameters is essential for providing insights into the potential implications for musculoskeletal health, particularly in populations that engage in these activities regularly; furthermore, the possibility of proceeding with prayers after THA surgery if the dislocation risk due to impingement is low. What are the changes of the spinopelvic parameters during different Muslim prayer positions and if these changes are different between males and females and if these parameters are affected by participants' body habits, mainly the Body Mass Index (BMI).
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 55 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Volunteers who are working at our hospital or visiting the out patient clinic who are willing to participate to the study without any consequences after explaining for them the purpose and any harms of the study.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Adult participants (18 to 55 years old) who are willing to volunteer to participate in the study, reporting performing prayer positions without difficulty, had no hip or spine surgeries or complaints (pain or stiffness)
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Participants refusing to volunteer.
- Participants who are not able to perform prayer positions comfortably.
- Those who had prior spine or hip surgeries.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plain radiographsPlain radiographs, including the lumbar spine, pelvis, and the upper half of both femora, will be obtained using the lowest radiation dose possible. The radiographs will be obtained in five positions representing the Muslim Prayers positions, namely 1-standing, 2-Sitting in 90 degrees (both 1 and 2 are the standard positions obtained in all previous studies), 3-bowing (Ruku), 4-prostration (sujud), and 5-sitting with knees bent (Tashahud). | Radiation | – |
Primary outcome
Change of the spinopelvic parameters measured in spinopelvic lateral plain radiographs (in degrees) Across Five Muslims Prayer Positions
Time frame: 4 months
Spine and pelvis lateral plain radiographs will be obtained in five positions representing the Muslim Prayers positions, namely 1-standing, 2-Sitting at 90 degrees, 3-bowing (Ruku), 4-prostration (sujud), and 5-sitting with knees bent (Tashahud). The following parameters: Pelvic Incidence (PI), Pelvic Tilt (PT), Sacral Slope (SS), Lumbar Lordosis (LL), and pelvic femoral angle (PFA) will be measured in degrees by two of the authors using the Surgimap application. Then, Spinopelvic movements will be calculated as the difference between the standing and the remaining four positions (ΔX = ΔX (4 positions) - ΔX standing) for each of the measured spinopelvic parameters (LL, SS, PI, PT, PFA). The change in each parameter between these positions will be analyzed to understand pelvic orientation variations during prayer movements.
1 secondary outcome
Differences between males and females regarding the spinopelvic parameters measured in spinopelvic lateral plain radiographs (in degrees) Across Five Muslims Prayer Positions
Time frame: 4 months
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 8 Jan 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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.
Ahmed M. Abdelaal, MD study chair
Assiut University
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 Spinopelvic Relatiohship and Spinopelvic Parameters Change During Praying Positions, 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 1 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: enrolling by invitation, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Jan 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Change of the spinopelvic parameters measured in spinopelvic lateral plain radiographs (in degrees) Across Five Muslims Prayer Positions (time frame: 4 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 8 Jan 2025.