Control Group
OtherReceive instructions about dealing with leg cramps at bedtime as sustained stretch,massage and optimal sleeping position
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NCT Number: NCT07683494
Kinesiotape Versus Compression Stockings on Pregnant Leg Cramps and Sleep Quality
Kinesiotape versus compression stockings on pregnant leg cramps and sleep quality
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Conditions
Age range
25 week–35 week
Sex eligibility
Female
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Not applicable
Primary location
Elnasria medical centre, Samannoud, Elgharbia, Egypt
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About this study
Effect of kinesiotape versus compression stockings on leg cramps and sleep quality in pregnant women A Randomized controlled trial
Who can participate
Healthy volunteers accepted: No
Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.
Inclusion criteria
- -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.
Exclusion criteria
- 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.
Treatment and study plan
Kinesiotape group
OtherApplication 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
OtherUse of graduated compression stockings worn daily for a period of 4 weeks, in addition to standard instructions for managing leg cramps at bedtime.
Primary outcomes
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Muscle cramp characteristics measured using The Cramp Questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline and after4weeks
Change in leg cramp frequency assessed using the Leg Cramp Questionnaire. Higher scores indicate greater cramp frequency.
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Leg cramp pain intensty measured using visual analogue scale
Time frame: Baseline and after4weeks
Pain intensity using visual analogue scale 0=no pain,10=wirst pain
Secondary outcomes
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Sleep quality measured using sleep quality index
Time frame: Baseline and after4weeks
Sleep quality assesed using the Pittsburgh sleep quality index score range 0-21 higher score means poor sleep quality
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Quality of life measured using 12-item short form health survey
Time frame: Baseline and after4weeks
Health related quality of life assesed using the SF-12questionnaire.higher score indicates better health status
Study contacts
Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.
Sponsors and collaborators
Lead sponsor
Kafrelsheikh University
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Registry information
Official study title
Effect of Kinesiotape Versus Compression Stockings on Leg Cramps and Sleep Quality in Pregnant Women :A Randomized Controlled Trial
Important dates
- Study start
- 2026
- Primary completion
- 2026
- Study completion
- 2026
- First posted
- Jul 6, 2026
- Registry last updated
- Jul 6, 2026
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