Status:

COMPLETED

Beneficial Effects of Magnesium Supplementation On Idiopathic Muscle Cramps

Lead Sponsor:

Corewell Health East

Conditions:

Muscle Cramp

Eligibility:

All Genders

40-85 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of magnesium supplements (MagTabSR 168 mgs twice daily) for relief and/or improvement in the frequency, duration, and intensity of chronic leg c...

Detailed Description

Chronic leg cramps are prevalent among the aging population affecting sleep patterns and quality of life. Magnesium deficiency may cause muscle weakness and cramps. Magnesium supplementation will be e...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 40-85 Years Old
  • No Kidney Impairment
  • 2 or more leg cramps per week for last 30 days

Exclusion

  • \< 40 or \> 85 Years Old
  • Kidney Impairment
  • \< 2 leg cramps per week for last 30 days
  • Enrolled in another research study
  • History of seizure disorder
  • Current treatment with Lithium
  • Malabsorption or major intestinal disorders
  • Significantly elevated magnesium level
  • History of allergy to magnesium compound
  • Use of Quinine for leg cramps
  • History of significant diarrhea
  • History of drug or alcohol abuse in the last 2 years
  • Currently diagnosed with a terminal illness

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2009

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00963638

Start Date

April 1 2009

End Date

November 1 2009

Last Update

October 1 2012

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