Comparative Effects of Aerobic and Muscle Relaxation Exercises in Pregnant Women With Restless Leg Syndrome
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- Where
- Lahore, PakistanSee the site
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- Are you between 20 and 40 years old?
Source: NCT07628387, who can take part
Where in Pakistan
- Valencia health clinicLahore, PakistanContact: Sadia Gulzar, MSWHPT (principal investigator)Taking people
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- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
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- Who runs it
- Riphah International University
- Trial code
- NCT07628387
- Record updated
- 5 June 2026
- Original description
This study will be a randomized controlled trial and will be conducted in the Gynecology and Physiotherapy departments of Valencia Health Clinic, Lahore. Non-probability purposive sampling will be used to collect data. A total of 40 pregnant women aged between 20-35 years, in their 2nd or 3rd trimester and clinically diagnosed with RLS, will be included after fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria and giving informed consent. Subjects will be randomly divided into two groups using a random number generator table. Group A will receive supervised aerobic exercises for 8 weeks while Group B will undergo progressive muscle relaxation sessions of 20- 25 minutes, also 3 times a week for 8-weeks. Both groups will be assessed at baseline and after the 8-week intervention.Read full original descriptionShow less
Comparative Effects of Aerobic and Muscle Relaxation Exercises to Improve Sleep Quality, Fatigue Level, Pain Intensity and Quality of Life in Pregnant Women With Restless Leg Syndrome
This study will be a randomized controlled trial and will be conducted in the Gynecology and Physiotherapy departments of Valencia Health Clinic, Lahore. Non-probability purposive sampling will be used to collect data. A total of 40 pregnant women aged between 20-35 years, in their 2nd or 3rd trimester and clinically diagnosed with RLS, will be included after fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria and giving informed consent. Subjects will be randomly divided into two groups using a random number generator table. Group A will receive supervised aerobic exercises for 8 weeks while Group B will undergo progressive muscle relaxation sessions of 20- 25 minutes, also 3 times a week for 8-weeks. Both groups will be assessed at baseline and after the 8-week intervention.
Inclusion: Pregnant women diagnosed with Restless Leg Syndrome based on clinical criteria; Gestational age between 20 to 34 weeks; Age range between 20-40 years; Experiencing moderate to severe sleep disturbance as per Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI score >5); Complaints of fatigue and generalized discomfort during pregnancy.
Exclusion: High-risk pregnancy or obstetric complications (e.g., preeclampsia, placenta previa); History of neurological or musculoskeletal disorders unrelated to pregnancy; Any psychiatric disorder or currently taking sedative medications; History of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus or thyroid dysfunction; Participation in any structured exercise program or physiotherapy within the last 3 months.