Leg Cramps in Pregnant WomenNCT07683494
Kinesiotape Versus Compression Stockings on Pregnant Leg Cramps and Sleep Quality
A study testing Kinesiotape group and Compression stockings group in people with Leg Cramps in Pregnant Women, run by Kafrelsheikh University at 2 sites in Egypt.
Trial summary
Kinesiotape versus compression stockings on pregnant leg cramps and sleep quality Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 35 weeks, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Leg Cramps in Pregnant Women
- What is being tested?
- Kinesiotape group and Compression stockings group
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesEgypt
- Study dates
- Jul 2026to Dec 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 25 to 35 weeks
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Child
Who may be able to join
- -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.
Who cannot join
- 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 locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Egypt2 sites
Elnasria medical centre
Samannoud, Elgharbia
Noha Fathy Khalifa, Bachelor, 021558281224, nohapt44@gmail.com
Elnasria medical centre
Samanonud, Elgharbia
Noha Fathy Khalifa, Bachelor, 0201558281224, nohapt44@gmail.com
About this study
Official title: Effect of Kinesiotape Versus Compression Stockings on Leg Cramps and Sleep Quality in Pregnant Women :A Randomized Controlled Trial
Kinesiotape versus compression stockings on pregnant leg cramps and sleep quality
Read the detailed description
Effect of kinesiotape versus compression stockings on leg cramps and sleep quality in pregnant women A Randomized controlled trial
- Conditions
- Leg Cramps in Pregnant Women
- Being tested
- Control group, Kinesiotape group, Compression stockings group
- Keywords
- Leg cramps in pregnant women, Kinesiotape
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Control groupOther
Receive instructions about dealing with leg cramps at bedtime as sustained stretch,massage and optimal sleeping position
Kinesiotape groupOther
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 groupOther
Use of graduated compression stockings worn daily for a period of 4 weeks, in addition to standard instructions for managing leg cramps at bedtime.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Control | Active comparator | Control group receive instructions about dealing with leg cramps at bedtime Receives: 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 Receives: 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. Receives: Other: Control group; Other: Compression stockings group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
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.
Measured: Baseline and after4weeks
Leg cramp pain intensty measured using visual analogue scale
Pain intensity using visual analogue scale 0=no pain,10=wirst pain
Measured: Baseline and after4weeks
Secondary outcomes (2)
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
Measured: 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
Measured: Baseline and after4weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Jul 2026
- Study startJul 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completionAug 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionDec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Leg Cramps in Pregnant WomenStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Kafrelsheikh University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Noha fathy abdelhamid khalifa, Kafrelsheikh University
- Investigators
- Noha Fathy khalifa, Bachelor, Principal investigator, Faculty of physical therapy kafrelsheikh university
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07683494
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- KFSIRB200-1065
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 6 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participants data will not be shared