CompletedNot Applicable

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

Pakistan48 participantsStarted 2024-12-23

Plain-language 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

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 40 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * 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) Exclusion Criteria: * Those having other entrapment syndromes or radicular symptoms * Motor weakness * Having a history or ongoing cancerous proliferation * Active infection

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

quality of life is assessed by QOL questioner

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

Knee range of motion is used to measure ROM

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

neuropathic pain

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

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06751147

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-05-15

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 40 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

quality of life is assessed by QOL questioner

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

Knee range of motion is used to measure ROM

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

neuropathic pain

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