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A double blinded randomized cross-over study of vitamin k2 in the management of nocturnal leg cramps(NLC) in the elderly

A double blinded randomized cross-over study of vitamin k2 in the management of nocturnal leg cramps(NLC) in the elderly

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2200059622
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2022-05-04
Start date
2022-06-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-03-18

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

nocturnal leg cramps

Interventions

Treatment group:vitamin k2 90ug/d
Treatment group:vitamin k2 180ug/d
Control group:Placebo

Sponsors

Chengdu Third People's Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum

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

MeasureTime frame
Frequency of muscle cramps;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Duration of muscle cramps;The severity of muscle cramps;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactJing Tan

Chengdu Third People's Hospital

79468064@qq.com+86 28 61318717

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026