Kinesiotape Versus Compression Stockings on Pregnant Leg Cramps and Sleep Quality

June 27, 2026 updated by: Noha fathy abdelhamid khalifa, Kafrelsheikh University

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

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Effect of kinesiotape versus compression stockings on leg cramps and sleep quality in pregnant women A Randomized controlled trial

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

60

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

  • Name: Noha Fathy Khalifa, Bachelor
  • Phone Number: 0201558281224
  • Email: nohapt44@gmail.com

Study Locations

  • Egypt
    • Elgharbia
      • Samannoud, Elgharbia, Egypt
        • Elnasria medical centre
        • Contact:
      • Samanonud, Elgharbia, Egypt
        • Elnasria medical centre
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • -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.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • 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.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: Control
Control group receive instructions about dealing with leg cramps at bedtime
Other: Control group
Receive instructions about dealing with leg cramps at bedtime as sustained stretch,massage and optimal sleeping position
Experimental: Kinesiotape group
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
Receive instructions about dealing with leg cramps at bedtime as sustained stretch,massage and optimal sleeping position
Other: Kinesiotape group
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
Experimental: Compression stockings group
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
Receive instructions about dealing with leg cramps at bedtime as sustained stretch,massage and optimal sleeping position
Other: Compression stockings group
Use of graduated compression stockings worn daily for a period of 4 weeks, in addition to standard instructions for managing leg cramps at bedtime.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Muscle cramp characteristics measured using The Cramp Questionnaire
Time Frame: Baseline and after4weeks
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
Time Frame: Baseline and after4weeks
Pain intensity using visual analogue scale 0=no pain,10=wirst pain
Baseline and after4weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Sleep quality measured using sleep quality index
Time Frame: Baseline and after4weeks
Sleep quality assesed using the Pittsburgh sleep quality index score range 0-21 higher score means poor sleep quality
Baseline and after4weeks
Quality of life measured using 12-item short form health survey
Time Frame: Baseline and after4weeks
Health related quality of life assesed using the SF-12questionnaire.higher score indicates better health status
Baseline and after4weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Kafrelsheikh University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Noha Fathy khalifa, Bachelor, Faculty of physical therapy kafrelsheikh university

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

July 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

August 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 19, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 27, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

July 6, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 6, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 27, 2026

Last Verified

June 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • KFSIRB200-1065

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

Individual participants data will not be shared

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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