Static stretching with or without leg-strength exercises for antenatal restless legs
Official title: Effects of Statics Stretching With and Without Strength Training on Symptom Severity, Fatigue and Sleep Quality in Antenatal Restless Leg Syndrome
Run by Riphah International University · NCT07642089 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether static stretching alone or together with leg-strength training helps pregnant women with restless legs sleep better and feel less tired.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 2, 2025 |
| Main results expected | July 2, 2026 |
| Study ends | August 15, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | June 11, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07642089 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are pregnant women 18-35 years old, 24–32 weeks gestation, diagnosed with RLS and experiencing sleep disturbances.
✕Probably not a fit
Some participants may not experience meaningful improvement in sleep or symptoms despite participation.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial compares static stretching alone to static stretching combined with lower limb strength training in pregnant women with restless legs syndrome (RLS). Thirty participants in the second or third trimester are randomized to one of two 6-week exercise programs, with sessions three times per week. Outcomes include sleep quality, symptom severity, and fatigue, measured with validated scales, analyzed using SPSS with a 0.05 significance threshold. The trial aims to identify non-drug, non-pharmacologic options to improve quality of life for antenatal women affected by RLS. The study is conducted at National Hospital in Lahore under Riphah International University.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience improved sleep, reduced RLS symptoms, and less fatigue during pregnancy.
How similar studies have gone: Previous non-pharmacologic strategies like stretching have shown potential, but results for combined stretching and strength training in antenatal RLS are limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 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 Criteria: * High-risk pregnancies or obstetric complications. * Pre-existing neurological or musculoskeletal disorders. * Engagement in regular exercise routines prior to the study. * Contraindications to exercise as determined by a healthcare provider.
Where it's running
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National Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Fatima Javed, MS* — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Imran 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.