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Prevention of Leg Cramps Using Compression Stockings or Magnesium Supplements in the Age Group of 50 to 84

NCT04694417 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 225

Last updated 2021-01-05

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Summary

Leg cramps are painful sensations of tightening in the muscles of the legs, that are often associated with secondary insomnia. They are common especially at an older age. There is no evidence that any method of prevention of nocturnal leg cramps would be both safe and effective. There are no previous trials concerning cramp prevention by using compression stockings. The objective of this study is to assess in a prospective randomised controlled trial whether leg cramps can be prevented by daily use of knee-length compression stockings or magnesium supplements.

Conditions

  • Muscle Cramp
  • Stockings, Compression
  • Magnesium

Interventions

OTHER

Compression stocking

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DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Magnesium tablet

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OTHER

Placebo tablet

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Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Tampere University

    collaborator OTHER

  • Tampere University Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Tuomas Koskela, Docent · Tampere University Hospital

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
50 Years
Max Age
84 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-02-01
Primary Completion
2021-07-31
Completion
2021-12-31

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