Effects of nerve mobilization techniques on pain in pregnant women
Official title: Effects of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Mobilization With and Without Muscle Energy Techniques on Neuropathic Pain, Knee Range of Motion and Quality of Life in Pregnant Females
Run by Riphah International University · NCT06751147 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing if special techniques to move a nerve can help pregnant women with nerve pain feel better and improve their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 48 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Lahore, Punjab and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06751147 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are pregnant females aged 18 to 40 years, in their third trimester, with a diagnosis of meralgia paresthetica.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with other entrapment syndromes, motor weakness, or a history of cancer or active infections may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the efficacy and safety of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve mobilization, with and without muscle energy techniques, in pregnant women suffering from meralgia paresthetica. It aims to provide empirical evidence on how these interventions can alleviate neuropathic pain and improve quality of life during pregnancy. The study will utilize quantitative measurements, such as range of motion assessed with a goniometer, to evaluate the outcomes of the interventions. By focusing on a patient-centered approach, the research seeks to enhance overall well-being and functional capacity for affected individuals.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a non-invasive treatment option for pregnant women experiencing neuropathic pain.
How similar studies have gone: There is limited existing evidence on the combined effects of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve mobilization and muscle energy techniques in this specific population, making this approach relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ranges from 18 to 40 years * Body mass index ≥25kg/m2. * Pregnant females in third trimester diagnosed with myalgia paraesthetica. * Multigravida pregnant females * Patients will be screened through Prone Knee Bend (PKB) test for femoral nerve compression. * Positive pelvic compression test(1) Exclusion Criteria: * Those having other entrapment syndromes or radicular symptoms * Motor weakness * Having a history or ongoing cancerous proliferation * Active infection
Where it's running
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Ghurkhi Hospital
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan Recruiting -
Ghurki Hospital
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Iqra abdul ghafoor, PPDPT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: imran NA amjad, phd
- Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 03324390125
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.