Effects of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Mobilization With and Without Muscle Energy Techniques in Pregnant Females

NCT06751147 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: REC/00234 Mehwish
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 48
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 2

Brief Summary

The rationale of this study is to provide empirical evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of neural mobilization in pregnant women with meralgia paresthetica. By investigating the potential benefits of this intervention, healthcare professionals can make informed decisions about incorporating neural mobilization into the management of this condition during pregnancy. Focusing on the impact of neural mobilization and muscle energy techniques on both neuropathic pain and quality of life aligns with a patient-centered approach to care. The goal is not only to reduce symptoms but also to enhance overall well-being and functional capacity

Conditions

Meralgia Paresthetica

Keywords

femoral neuropathy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• quality of life is assessed by QOL questioner

  EQ-5D is used to measure quality of life

  at base line pre intervention, at the end of 4th week post intervention

• Knee range of motion is used to measure ROM

  measured by goniometer

  at base line pre intervention, at the end of 4th week post intervention

• neuropathic pain

  The Neuropathic Pain Scale (NPS) is a tool used to assess the specific qualities of pain associated with neuropathic pain. It helps differentiate neuropathic pain from other types of pain by evaluating different pain sensations and their intensity. The NPS consists of 10 items, each rated on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is "no pain" and 10 is the "worst imaginable pain".

  at base line pre intervention, at the end of 4th week post intervention

Study Arms (2)

group A

EXPERIMENTAL

Lateral Femoral cutaneous nerve mobilization with muscle energy techniques

Other: Group A

GROUP B

EXPERIMENTAL

Other: Experimental Group B

Interventions

Group A OTHER

It consists of 24 patients who were assessed by prone knee bend (PKB) test and knee range of motion was measured by goniometer. In addition to traditional physical therapy and muscle energy procedures, patients in this group received neural mobilization. The patient laid on their side with their knee bent to a 90-degree angle and the affected side looking up while neural mobilization was carried out. The therapist then performed the technique by abducting and extending the patient's hip. Five repetitions of the nerve stretch were performed, each with a 10-second hold and a 5-second rest in between. METs were implemented in two positions using post-isometric relaxation (PIR): In this initial posture, the patient laid on their back with the affected leg just over the bed's edge. With one hand, the physiotherapist stood facing the affected side and pressed the contralateral ASIS to keep the patient from rolling off the bed. The therapist, however, simultaneously grabbed the femur dist

group A

Experimental Group B OTHER

It involves 24 patients who had received the neural mobilization described above along with traditional physical therapy that does not involve muscular energy techniques. The treatment took place in the outpatient physical therapy department and lasted around thirty minutes in total

GROUP B

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 40 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: patients are of Pregnant females
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Age ranges from 18 to 40 years
• Body mass index ≥25kg/m2.
• Pregnant females in third trimester diagnosed with myalgia paraesthetica.
• Multigravida pregnant females
• Patients will be screened through Prone Knee Bend (PKB) test for femoral nerve compression.
• Positive pelvic compression test(1)

You may not qualify if:

• Those having other entrapment syndromes or radicular symptoms
• Motor weakness
• Having a history or ongoing cancerous proliferation
• Active infection

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (2)

Ghurkhi Hospital

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Location

Ghurki Hospital

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Femoral Neuropathy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mononeuropathies; Peripheral Nervous System Diseases; Neuromuscular Diseases; Nervous System Diseases

Study Officials

• Iqra abdul ghafoor, PPDPT

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: outcome assessor was kept blinded
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 20, 2024
• First Posted: December 27, 2024
• Study Start: December 23, 2024
• Primary Completion: May 15, 2025
• Study Completion: May 15, 2025
• Last Updated: July 25, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (2)