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