Status:
UNKNOWN
Prevention of Leg Cramps Using Compression Stockings or Magnesium Supplements in the Age Group of 50 to 84
Lead Sponsor:
Tampere University Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
Tampere University
Conditions:
Muscle Cramp
Stockings, Compression
Eligibility:
All Genders
50-84 years
Phase:
NA
Brief 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...
Detailed Description
Leg cramps are painful sensations of tightening in the muscles of the legs that commonly appear during the night and are often associated with secondary insomnia. They are common especially in older a...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Minimum of two leg cramps per week in the past four weeks.
- Age from 50 to 84 years.
Exclusion
- Peripheral artery disease (confirmed or suspected).
- Peripheral artery bypass surgery.
- Grave peripheral neuropathy or any sensory disorder.
- Allergy to the material of the compression stockings.
- Grave renal failure (GFR under 30 ml/min).
- The use of a magnesium carbonate product (e.g. Rennie® or Berocca®).
- Cardiac failure with pulmonary oedema or massive lower limb swelling.
- Lower limb soft tissue problems, including skin transplant, thinned skin, varicose ulcer, necrosis and any infection.
- Lower limb deformity or atypical shape or size that could prevent the usage of compression stockings.
- Continuous usage of compression stockings for any other reason than leg cramps.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 31 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
225 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04694417
Start Date
February 1 2021
End Date
December 31 2021
Last Update
January 5 2021
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