An interventional study of Control group and Kinesiotape group in Leg Cramps in Pregnant Women, sponsored by Kafrelsheikh University. Not yet recruiting at 2 sites in Egypt. Open to female participants aged 25 Weeks to 35 Weeks. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-07-06.
Sponsored by Kafrelsheikh University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
Kinesiotape versus compression stockings on pregnant leg cramps and sleep quality
Effect of kinesiotape versus compression stockings on leg cramps and sleep quality in pregnant women A Randomized controlled trial
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Control group receive instructions about dealing with leg cramps at bedtime
Other: Control group
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
Other: Control group · Other: Kinesiotape group
Use of graduated compression stockings worn daily for a period of 4 weeks, in addition to standard instructions for managing leg cramps at bedtime.
Other: Control group · Other: Compression stockings group
Receive instructions about dealing with leg cramps at bedtime as sustained stretch,massage and optimal sleeping position
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
Use of graduated compression stockings worn daily for a period of 4 weeks, in addition to standard instructions for managing leg cramps at bedtime.
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
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
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
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
Plan to share: No — Individual participants data will not be shared
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