The Effect of Grounding During Pregnancy
Cramp, Limb, Pregnancy Related
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Cramp, Limb focused on measuring Cramp, Fatigue, Pregnancy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Between 27-34 weeks of pregnancy,
- Having leg cramps,
- Normal blood levels of calcium and magnesium in her current pregnancy,
- No risky pregnancy, or chronic disease (heart disease, hypertension, thyroid diseases, diabetes mellitus, kidney disease, etc.)
- Not having multiple pregnancies,
Exclusion Criteria:
- Risky pregnancy, chronic disease (heart disease, hypertension, thyroid diseases, diabetes mellitus, kidney disease, etc.),
- Emerging Rheumatic Disease,
- Varicose veins in the legs,
- Diagnosed with restless legs syndrome,
- Pregnant women with blood levels of Calcium and Magnesium below the normal level will be excluded from the study.
Sites / Locations
- Ege UniversityRecruiting
- Murat Pehlivan
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Placebo Comparator
Active Comparator
Sham Grounding
Grounding
Each pregnant woman in the placebo group is going to be informed about the Sham grounding stick and how to use it, with a 2-minute video showing. Participants walk on the ground for 30 minutes daily and go on for four weeks. During the program, the pregnant women will be called to their homes every week and necessary reminders will be made.
Each pregnant woman in the placebo group is going to be informed about the grounding stick and how to use it, with a 2-minute video showing. Participants walk on the ground for 30 minutes daily and go on for four weeks. During the program, the pregnant women will be called to their homes every week and necessary reminders will be made.