Status:

COMPLETED

Efficacy of Acupressure Versus Traditional Treatment on Reducing Ankle Edema During Pregnancy

Lead Sponsor:

Badr University

Conditions:

Gestational Edema

Eligibility:

FEMALE

25-35 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Incidence of ankle edema is high during pregnancy, If left untreated, it may lead to difficulty walking; stiffness; stretched skin which can become itchy and uncomfortable. Acupressure promotes the co...

Detailed Description

Sixty pregnant women aged 25 to 35 years old and body mass index was ≥ 30 kg/m², will participate in this study. They will be assigned into three equal groups, Group A will receive only traditional ph...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • pregnant women in their third trimester,
  • age ranged from 25-35 years and
  • BMI was ≥30Kg/m2.

Exclusion

  • Pregnant women with skin diseases
  • irremovable bracelet,
  • decreased functional active range of motion in the affected lower extremity
  • any mental or physical disorders.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 20 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 8 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06026007

Start Date

January 20 2022

End Date

May 8 2022

Last Update

September 11 2023

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faculty of physical therapy Cairo university

Giza, Egypt, 11432