Pregnancy ComplicationNCT07761741
Title of the Research: Effect of Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage Combined With Therapeutic Exercises On Lower Limbs Edema During Late Pregnancy
A study testing manual lymphatic drainage massage technique with specific therapeutic exercise in people with Pregnancy Complication, run by Beni-Suef University at 2 sites in Egypt.
Trial summary
Objective of the study is to investigate the effect of adding manual lymphatic drainage massage to classical therapeutic exercises on resolving physiological lower limbs edema in late pregnancy women. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 35 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Pregnancy Complication
- What is being tested?
- manual lymphatic drainage massage technique with specific therapeutic exercise
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesEgypt
- Study dates
- 9 Aug 2026to 17 Oct 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 25 to 35 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Pregnant women at 3rd trimester of pregnancy diagnosed with physiological lower limbs edema
Who cannot join
- pre-eclampsia
- heart diseases
- gestational diabetes mellitus
- respiratory diseases causing excessive coughing or sneezing
- chronic physical or mental illness
- other pain conditions
- coagulation disturbances
- had any medical condition that would or failed to complete an informed consent form.
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country.
Egypt2 sites
Faculty of Medicine- Beni-Suef University
Banī Suwayf, Beni Suweif Governorate
Beni-Suef University
Banī Suwayf
About this study
Official title: Title of the Research: Effect of Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage Combined With Therapeutic Exercises On Lower Limbs Edema During Late Pregnancy: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Objective of the study is to investigate the effect of adding manual lymphatic drainage massage to classical therapeutic exercises on resolving physiological lower limbs edema in late pregnancy women. The main question to be answered by this study: Does adding manual lymphatic drainage massage to classical therapeutic exercises have effect on resolving physiological lower limbs edema in late pregnancy ? Researchers will compare 2 groups of 60 participants group A (study group) will include participants who will join a physiotherapy plan of care in the form of sessions compose of manual lymphatic drainage massage technique with specific therapeutic exercise as well as wearing compression garments and advice. While, group B will involve control participants who will follow routine care and advice as well as wearing the same compression garments as group A participants.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Complication
- Being tested
- manual lymphatic drainage massage technique with specific therapeutic exercise
- Medical subject headings
- Pregnancy Complications
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
manual lymphatic drainage massage technique with specific therapeutic exerciseOther
Physiotherapy plan of care in the form of sessions compose of manual lymphatic drainage massage technique with specific therapeutic exercise as well as wearing compression garments and advice.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Control group | No intervention | Not described |
| Intervention group | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: manual lymphatic drainage massage technique with specific therapeutic exercise |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Ankle and foot circumference
Measured: 2 month
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted12 Aug 2026
- Study start9 Aug 2026
- Primary completion17 Oct 2026
- Study completion17 Oct 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Pregnancy ComplicationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Beni-Suef UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Care provider
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Beni-Suef University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Eman Awad, Beni-Suef University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07761741
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- FMBSUREC/07072026/Awad
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 8 Aug 2026
- Last updated
- 22 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Title of the Research: Effect of Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage Combined With Therapeutic Exercises On Lower Limbs Edema During Late Pregnancy: A Randomized Clinical Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07761741
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- FMBSUREC/07072026/Awad
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Complication
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Beni-Suef UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 9 Aug 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 17 Oct 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 17 Oct 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 12 Aug 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Objective of the study is to investigate the effect of adding manual lymphatic drainage massage to classical therapeutic exercises on resolving physiological lower limbs edema in late pregnancy women. The main question to be answered by this study: Does adding manual lymphatic drainage massage to classical therapeutic exercises have effect on resolving physiological lower limbs edema in late pregnancy ? Researchers will compare 2 groups of 60 participants group A (study group) will include participants who will join a physiotherapy plan of care in the form of sessions compose of manual lymphatic drainage massage technique with specific therapeutic exercise as well as wearing compression garments and advice. While, group B will involve control participants who will follow routine care and advice as well as wearing the same compression garments as group A participants.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, care provider)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Control group | No intervention | – |
| Intervention group | Experimental | Other: manual lymphatic drainage massage technique with specific therapeutic exercise |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 35 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Pregnant women at 3rd trimester of pregnancy diagnosed with physiological lower limbs edema
Key exclusion criteria (8 listed)
- pre-eclampsia
- heart diseases
- gestational diabetes mellitus
- respiratory diseases causing excessive coughing or sneezing
- chronic physical or mental illness
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| manual lymphatic drainage massage technique with specific therapeutic exercisePhysiotherapy plan of care in the form of sessions compose of manual lymphatic drainage massage technique with specific therapeutic exercise as well as wearing compression garments and advice. | Other | Intervention group |
Primary outcome
Ankle and foot circumference
Time frame: 2 month
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 22 Oct 2026.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing manual lymphatic drainage massage technique with specific therapeutic exercise in people with Pregnancy Complication, run by Beni-Suef University at 2 sites in Egypt.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Ankle and foot circumference (time frame: 2 month). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 22 Oct 2026.