Edema
Conditions
Interventions
This is a randomized, controlled, two-arm, single-blind clinical trial. Participants will be randomly assigned. The Experimental Group (BE) will consist of 30 pregnant women in their third trimester w
In addition, they will be provided with instructions for performing circulatory exercises via an illustrated brochure, to be performed once a day for three consecutive days. The Control Group (CG), al
Sponsors
Universidade do Estado de Mato Grosso - UNEMAT
Secretaria Municipal de Saúde de Diamantino - Mato Grosso
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age 18 years or older; Pregnant women with a gestational age between 27 and 40 weeks (third trimester); Complaints of pain and edema in the lower limbs, confirmed by the pitting edema sign; Currently receiving prenatal care at the Basic Health Units where the study will be conducted; Possess preserved cognitive capacity for understanding; Agree to participate voluntarily by signing the Informed Consent Form (ICF)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Presence of lesions or open wounds on the lower limbs, or a known allergy to the components of the elastic bandage; Diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis or other serious vascular diseases; Use of one or more therapies for pain or edema during the study period
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Lower limb edema measured by perimetry;Pain intensity in lower limbs measured by Visual Analog Scale (VAS) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Satisfaction with treatment, measured using a 5-point Likert scale;Sociodemographic characteristics (age, race, household income, marital status, education level, and occupation) and obstetric characteristics (number of pregnancies, number of children, and gestational age). | — |
Countries
BR
Contacts
Public ContactLavinia Arruda
Universidade do Estado de Mato Grosso - UNEMAT
Outcome results
None listed