Prevalence of Lower Cross Syndrome Among Female College Students and Its Relation With Dysmenorrhea

Cairo University (CU)

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Cross Syndrome

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06766955

P.T.REC/012/005378

Details and patient eligibility

About

The purpose of the study is to find out the prevalence of lower cross syndrome among female college students and its relation with dysmenorrhea.

Full description

In individuals with lower cross syndrome (LCS), there is often a notable tightness in the hip flexors and the lower back musculature, which is typically accompanied by a corresponding weakness in the abdominal muscles and the gluteus maximus. This imbalance is not merely a matter of discomfort; it fundamentally disrupts the normal distribution of biomechanical forces within the lower back. When the muscles that support the pelvis and spine are not functioning optimally, it can lead to altered movement patterns and increased strain on the lumbar region.

The positioning of the uterus can also be adversely affected by this muscular imbalance. Anterior or posterior displacement of the uterus can occur as a result of the altered pelvic alignment associated with LCS. This displacement can create additional tension within the surrounding soft tissues and muscles, leading to a cascade of physiological responses.

One notable consequence of this tension is the excessive secretion of prostaglandins, which are hormone-like substances that play a key role in the regulation of inflammation and pain. Elevated levels of prostaglandins are often linked to dysmenorrhea, or painful menstruation, which can further exacerbate discomfort and impact the daily lives of those affected.

To date, there is only one previous study in India investigating the prevalence of LCS among female college students and its relation with dysmenorrhea. There is lack of literature evidence, which can show the prevalence of LCS among female college students in Egypt. So, this study aims to fill a critical gap in existing literature by providing valuable insights into the prevalence and associated factors of LCS in this population in Egypt.

Enrollment: 140 estimated patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 18 to 25 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• They were virgin, healthy female college students.
• They had regular menstruation (3-8 days in duration, with 21-35 days in-between).
• Their ages ranged from 18 to 25 years old.
• Their body mass index (BMI) will range from 18 to 24.9 Kg/m2.
• Their waist- hip ratio was less than (0.8).

Exclusion criteria

• History of back or lower limb surgery
• Trauma to back or lower extremity
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Spinal deformity such as kyphosis and scoliosis.
• Any neurological disease
• Uncooperative volunteers.

Trial design

140 participants in 1 patient group

female college students

Description:

140 Medical and Non-Medical Female students participated in this study. They were selected randomly from Cairo University and the British university in Egypt.