Effect of Progressive Resistance Exercise With Lymphatic Taping Versus Progressive Resistance Exercise With Compression Bandages on Lymphedema in Pregnant Females
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Active, not recruiting
- Sponsor
- Superior University
- Enrollment
- 59
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- visual analog scale (VAS)
Study Overview
Brief Summary
This Study aims to compare the effectiveness of progressive resistance exercise (PRE) combined with lymphatic taping versus PRE combined with compression bandaging in managing lower limb lymphedema in pregnant women. Lymphedema during pregnancy is often caused by hormonal and mechanical changes that lead to fluid retention and swelling, significantly affecting mobility and quality of life. The study will involve 59 pregnant women diagnosed with lymphedema, divided into two groups.
Detailed Description
Both groups will follow a supervised PRE program, with one group receiving lymphatic kinesio taping and the other receiving compression bandaging as adjunct treatments. Outcomes will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain, Borg scale for exertion, and Disability Rating Index for functional limitations. Data will be collected at baseline, week 4, and week 8.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Health Services Research
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 40 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- Female
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Pregnant females aged 18-40 years diagnosed with lymphedema.
- •Nulliparous, primiparous, or multiparous pregnant females.
- •resenting a sensation of heaviness, pain, swelling, and/or tingling in LL, with written authorization from their obstetrician.
- •Ability to provide informed consent and comply with the treatment protocol.
Exclusion Criteria
- •pregnant women with some clinical instability, diagnosed with uncontrolled gestational hypertension, renal failure and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
- •Any Skin continuity, wound; dermatological, lymphatic, and cardiac diseases; infections; and voluminous and symptomatic varicose veins.
- •High-risk pregnancy conditions such as placenta previa, preeclampsia, or any contraindications to exercise.
Arms & Interventions
progressive resistance exercise with lymphatic taping
Intervention: progressive resistance exercise with lymphatic taping (Diagnostic Test)
progressive resistance exercise with compression Bandage
Intervention: progressive resistance exercise with compression Bandage (Diagnostic Test)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
visual analog scale (VAS)
Time Frame: 6 Month
A visual analog scale (VAS) score is determined by measuring the distance on a line, usually 10 centimeters long, where one end represents "no pain" and the other "worst pain
Disability Rating Index (DRI)
Time Frame: 6 Months
The Disability Rating Index (DRI) is a tool used to assess the level of physical disability, with scores ranging from 0 to 100. A score of 0 represents normal function, while 100 indicates complete disability, according to ResearchGate. The Disability Rating Scale (DRS) is another measure, particularly for individuals with traumatic brain injuries, with scores ranging from 0 to 29, where higher scores indicate greater impairment
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Muhammad Naveed Babur
Principal Investigator
Superior University