Kinesiotape Versus Compression Stockings on Pregnant Leg Cramps and Sleep Quality

NCT07683494 | Not Yet Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: KFSIRB200-1065
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 2

Brief Summary

Kinesiotape versus compression stockings on pregnant leg cramps and sleep quality

Conditions

Leg Cramps in Pregnant Women

Keywords

Leg cramps in pregnant women; Kinesiotape

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• 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.

  Baseline and after4weeks

• Leg cramp pain intensty measured using visual analogue scale

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

  Baseline and after4weeks

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Sleep quality measured using sleep quality index

  Baseline and after4weeks

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

  Baseline and after4weeks

Study Arms (3)

Control

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Control group receive instructions about dealing with leg cramps at bedtime

Other: Control group

Kinesiotape group

EXPERIMENTAL

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

Compression stockings group

EXPERIMENTAL

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

Interventions

Control group OTHER

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

Compression stockings group; Control; Kinesiotape group

Kinesiotape group OTHER

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

Kinesiotape group

Compression stockings group OTHER

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

Compression stockings group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 25 Weeks - 35 Weeks
• Gender Eligibility Details: As the study targets leg cramps in pregnant women
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• 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.

You may not qualify if:

• 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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Kafrelsheikh University: lead

Study Sites (2)

Elnasria medical centre

Samannoud, Elgharbia, Egypt

Location

Elnasria medical centre

Samanonud, Elgharbia, Egypt

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Control Groups

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Epidemiologic Research Design; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Research Design; Methods

Study Officials

• Noha Fathy khalifa, Bachelor

  Faculty of physical therapy kafrelsheikh university

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Noha Fathy Khalifa, Bachelor

CONTACT

0201558281224; nohapt44@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Senior of physical therapy at elnasria medical centre -samnoud

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 19, 2026
• First Posted: July 6, 2026
• Study Start: July 1, 2026
• Primary Completion: August 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 1, 2026
• Last Updated: July 6, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

EG (2)