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Kinesiotape Versus Compression Stockings on Pregnant Leg Cramps and Sleep Quality

ConditionLeg Cramps in Pregnant Women
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age25-35
SponsorKafrelsheikh University

About this trial

Kinesiotape versus compression stockings on pregnant leg cramps and sleep quality

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

-Pregnant female suffering from calf cramps. 2-Their ages range from 25to 35 years. 3-Their body mass index ranges from 25 to 29.9kg/m2. 4-Pregnant female in the second or third trimester.

Disqualifiers

Skin abnormalities [malignancy or burn in the treated area]. 2-History of previous back surgery. 3-Present of any neuromuscular disease [like multiple sclerosis]. 4-Sensory disturbances. 5-Evidence of previous vertebral fractures or spinal structural abnormalities. 6-Women who have eclampsia or pre-eclampsia. 7-History of edema, thrombosis, venous thrombosis.

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Control group

    Other intervention

    Receive instructions about dealing with leg cramps at bedtime as sustained stretch,massage and optimal sleeping position

  • Kinesiotape group

    Other intervention

    Application of kinesiology tape to the lower leg muscles for 48 hours, applied twice a week for 4 weeks, in addition to standard instructions for managing leg cramps at bedtime

  • Compression stockings group

    Other intervention

    Use of graduated compression stockings worn daily for a period of 4 weeks, in addition to standard instructions for managing leg cramps at bedtime.

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups
Group A: ControlActive comparator 1 intervention
Group B: Kinesiotape groupExperimental treatment 2 interventions
Group C: Compression stockings groupExperimental treatment 2 interventions

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Muscle cramp characteristics measured using The Cramp Questionnaire

Change in leg cramp frequency assessed using the Leg Cramp Questionnaire. Higher scores indicate greater cramp frequency.

Time frame
Baseline and after4weeks
2

Leg cramp pain intensty measured using visual analogue scale

Pain intensity using visual analogue scale 0=no pain,10=wirst pain

Time frame
Baseline and after4weeks

Secondary outcomes

1

Sleep quality measured using sleep quality index

Sleep quality assesed using the Pittsburgh sleep quality index score range 0-21 higher score means poor sleep quality

Time frame
Baseline and after4weeks
2

Quality of life measured using 12-item short form health survey

Health related quality of life assesed using the SF-12questionnaire.higher score indicates better health status

Time frame
Baseline and after4weeks

Other outcomes

Locations

2

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Elnasria medical centre Status unavailable Samannoud, ElgharbiaEgyptEgypt
Elnasria medical centre Status unavailable Samanonud, ElgharbiaEgyptEgypt

Sponsors and contacts

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Kafrelsheikh University

Lead sponsor

Source ClinicalTrials.gov

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