Effects of Static Stretching and Strength Training on Antenatal Restless Leg Syndrome (NCT07642089) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Static Stretching and Strength Training on Antenatal Restless Leg Syndrome
Pakistan30 participantsStarted 2025-04-02
Plain-language summary
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a prevalent sensorimotor disorder affecting pregnant women, particularly in the third trimester, and is associated with sleep disturbances, fatigue and reduced quality of life. Non-pharmacological strategies such as stretching and strength training offer promising alternatives during pregnancy. This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of static stretching alone and static stretching combined with strength training on sleep quality, symptom severity and fatigue in antenatal women with RLS.
Thirty pregnant women meeting the diagnostic criteria for RLS will be recruited from National Hospital and medical center and randomly assigned into two groups. Group A will receive static stretching exercises, while Group B will receive static stretching and lower limb strength training exercises for 6 weeks, three sessions per week. Data will be analyzed using SPSS, with a p-value \< 0.05 considered statistically significant.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant women aged 18-35 years.
* Gestational age between 24 and 32 weeks.
* Diagnosed with RLS based on the International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group (IRLSSG) criteria.
* Experiencing sleep disturbances and fatigue related to RLS.
Exclusion Criteria:
* High-risk pregnancies or obstetric complications.
* Pre-existing neurological or musculoskeletal disorders.
* Engagement in regular exercise routines prior to the study.
* Contraindications to exercise as determined by a healthcare provider.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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What they're measuring
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International Restless Legs Syndrome Rating Scale (IRLS-RS)