The Effect of Kinesio Taping and Manual Lymph Drainage on Syndrome Severity, Sleep Quality and Psychological Well-Being in Pregnant Women With Restless Leg Syndrome

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other, Procedure
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Restless Leg Syndrome, a progressive and recurrent chronic sensorimotor disorder that creates an irresistible urge to move the legs and a feeling of discomfort, is seen in 15.4-26.0% of pregnant women in our country. Restless Leg Syndrome has negative effects on sleep, mood, cognitive health, daily activities and behavior in pregnant women; It can also cause preeclampsia, difficult labor, and cesarean delivery. Therefore, it is important for pregnant women with Restless Leg Syndrome to be treated appropriately. It is recommended that pregnant women use non-pharmacological treatments as they are not risky for fetal health. Kinesio taping and manual lymphatic drainage methods are used non-pharmacologically to support venous-lymphatic drainage and manage pain. These methods are economical, reliable and easy to apply. However, no study has been found in which Kinesio taping or manual lymphatic drainage was applied to a patient group with Restless Leg Syndrome during or outside pregnancy. The aim of this project is to determine the effect of Kinesio taping and manual lymphatic drainage on Restless Legs Syndrome severity, sleep quality and psychological well-being in pregnant women with Restless Legs Syndrome.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 18
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• Over 18 years of age,

• Literate,

• Gestational week 13 and above,

• She has a singleton pregnancy,

• Presence of RLS according to the RLS Diagnostic Criteria Questionnaire and physician examination,

• A score of 11 or above on the RLS Severity Rating Scale,

• Pregnant women taking iron, vitamin D, magnesium and calcium will be included in the study.

Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Erciyes University Medical faculty hospital
RECRUITING
Kayseri
Contact Information
Primary
Ali KAPLAN, Dr
alikaplan@kayseri.edu.tr
05449069417
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-04-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-04
Participants
Target number of participants: 80
Treatments
Experimental: Kinesio Taping Group
In this project, Kinesio Taping will be applied to the Kinesio Taping group to reduce pain and support circulation. In this study, space correction method to reduce pain and lymphatic correction technique to support circulation will be applied from Kinesio Taping methods. In the study, in order to determine the susceptibility to allergy to kinesio tape, a five cm application will be made on the outer lateral region of the arms of pregnant women and waited for 10 minutes. Before the application, the physiotherapist will clean the application area with volatile alcohol for correct and good adhesion of the tape. Four bands of 10 cm each will be cut for the application. In order to protect the tape during the movement of the person, all corners will be oval shaped and the kinesio tape will be adhered to the BL-40 and BL-57 points bilaterally using 25-50% tension with the space correction method.
Experimental: Manual Lymph Drainage Group
Before the application, the pregnant woman will open both lower extremities, including the knee area, in a semi-sitting position. The other body parts will be covered with a sheet/sweater so that the leg area is open. Without applying anything (oil, vaseline, cream) to the leg, the physiotherapist will perform Manual Lymph Drainage using his/her hands. The pregnant woman will be asked to do 10 repetitions of diaphragmatic breathing exercise. Popliteal lymph nodes will be stimulated manually 7 times. The anterior and medial knee will be stimulated 7 times each with circular movements. Manual Lymph Drainage will be performed on the front of the leg with the pumping technique and on the back of the leg with the scooping movement. The procedure will be repeated 3 times to provide drainage in the same area. The ankle will be stimulated 7 times with circular movements. The inferior and posterior parts of both the medial malleolus and lateral malleolus will be stimulated.
Experimental: Kinesio Taping and Manual Lymph Drainage Group
In this group, Kinesio Taping and Manual Lymph Drainage will be performed together to support circulation and reduce pain. All of the procedures performed in the Kinesio Taping Group and the Manual Lymph Drainage Group will be performed in parallel. After Kinesio Taping, Manual Lymph Drainage will be performed for 6 days. The kinesio tape will be renewed on the fourth day and will remain for three more days.
Active_comparator: Control Group
Pregnant women in the control group will not be subjected to any intervention other than routine follow-up and care at the hospital.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: TC Erciyes University

This content was sourced from clinicaltrials.gov