Stretching and strength training for restless legs in pregnancy
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether gentle stretching and strength exercises can help pregnant women with restless leg syndrome—a condition that causes uncomfortable sensations in the legs and disrupts sleep. The goal is to see if these exercises reduce symptoms and improve sleep quality during pregnancy.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old
- You are currently pregnant, between 24 and 32 weeks along
- You have been diagnosed with restless leg syndrome (a condition causing uncomfortable leg sensations, especially at night)
- Your restless leg symptoms are disturbing your sleep and causing fatigue
- You do not have a high-risk pregnancy or serious obstetric complications
- You have not been doing regular exercise before joining this study
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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