Effects of Static Stretching and Strength Training on Antenatal Restless Leg Syndrome
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- Where
- Lahore, PakistanSee the site
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- Are you between 18 and 35 years old?
Source: NCT07642089, who can take part
Where in Pakistan
- National HospitalLahore, PakistanContact: Ghulam Fatima, PhD*Taking people
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- Who runs it
- Riphah International University
- Trial code
- NCT07642089
- Record updated
- 11 June 2026
- Original description
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.Read full original descriptionShow less
Effects of Statics Stretching With and Without Strength Training on Symptom Severity, Fatigue and Sleep Quality in Antenatal Restless Leg Syndrome
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.
Inclusion: 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: Engagement in regular exercise routines prior to the study; Pre-existing neurological or musculoskeletal disorders; High-risk pregnancies or obstetric complications; Contraindications to exercise as determined by a healthcare provider.