Clinical Trial: Does Oral Magnesium Substitution Relieve Pregnancy Induced Leg Cramps ?

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

Official Title: Does Oral Magnesium Substitution Relieve Magnesium Induced Leg Cramps ?

Brief Summary: This is a trial of treatment with tablets containing magnesium for leg cramps in pregnancy.

Detailed Summary: Healthy pregnant women between 18 and 36 weeks of pregnancy suffering from leg cramps at least twice a week were treated with magnesium tablets or placebo for two weeks, 120 mg x 3 daily.
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital

Current Primary Outcome: Pain intensity and frequency [ Time Frame: end of study ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: Oslo University Hospital

Dates:
Date Received: September 4, 2007
Date Started: January 2002
Date Completion:
Last Updated: December 16, 2013
Last Verified: December 2013