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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