nocturnal leg cramps
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Unexplained cramps occurred two or more times in a two weeks period; 2. Older than 65 years old.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Spasm caused by some metabolic diseases (including hypothyroidism, hemodialysis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, polio complications, etc.); 2. Patients with malignant tumors (including breast cancer, prostate cancer, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, etc.); 3. Take diuretics; 4. Muscle spasm caused by lumbar spinal stenosis; 5. Liver cirrhosis needs to release ascites; 6. Hemodialysis is required in the near future; 7. Causes cramps with clear causes, such as hypocalcemia.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Frequency of muscle cramps; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Duration of muscle cramps;The severity of muscle cramps; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Chengdu Third People's Hospital