Clinical Trial: Beneficial Effects of Magnesium Supplementation On Idiopathic Muscle Cramps

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Beneficial Effects of Magnesium Supplementation On Idiopathic Muscle Cramps

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 cramps. Improvement in sleep disturbances and quality of life will also be evaluated.

Detailed Summary: 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 evaluated for the relief and/or improvement of symptoms. The primary objective is to evaluate the efficacy of magnesium supplementation, MagTabSR, 168mg's twice a day, for the relief and/or improvement in the frequency, duration, intensity of leg cramps. Secondary objectives are to evaluate the improvement in sleep disturbances and quality of life.
Sponsor: William Beaumont Hospitals

Current Primary Outcome:

• Change in Frequency of Leg Cramps [ Time Frame: 30 days ]
  Patients recorded number of leg cramps daily. The primary outcome measure was changed to the weekly average number of daily leg cramps for the first 28 days (4 weeks) after the start of treatment compared to the week prior to treatment (week 4 - pretreatment baseline).
• Frequency/Duration of Muscle Cramps [ Time Frame: 30 days ]

Original Primary Outcome: Frequency/Duration of Muscle Cramps [ Time Frame: 30 days ]

Current Secondary Outcome:

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: William Beaumont Hospitals

Dates:
Date Received: August 18, 2009
Date Started: April 2009
Date Completion:
Last Updated: September 19, 2012
Last Verified: September 2012