muscle cramp. Cramp and spasm
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Men and women aged 20 to 60 years Presence of muscle cramp in the gastrocnemius muscle The presence of pain with a vas score greater than six
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Lack of complete evaluation to monitor the treatment process Lack of satisfaction during treatment The presence of underlying diseases related to cramps Using other painkillers Performing procedures that lead to the improvement of muscle cramps History of recurrent cramps without clear cause
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain index. Timepoint: The VAS measurement is measured before the intervention and on even days after the start of the intervention, and the treatment continues until the pain index reaches 4 or a change of 1.7 based on the MCID. Method of measurement: Pain intensity measurement using VAS tool.;Duration of treatment. Timepoint: VAS is measured before the intervention and on even days after the start of the intervention, and the examination of the pain index continues until the day it reaches the number 4 or the change rate of 1.7 based on the MCID. Method of measurement: Pain intensity measurement using VAS tool. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Redness. Timepoint: Measurements are taken before the intervention and on even days after the start of the intervention, and the treatment continues until the pain index reaches 4 or a change of 1.7 based on the MCID. Method of measurement: By patient report or evaluator observation.;Itching. Timepoint: Measurements are taken before the intervention and on even days after the start of the intervention, and the treatment continues until the pain index reaches 4 or a change of 1.7 based on the MCID. Method of measurement: By patient report or evaluator observation.;Swelling. Timepoint: Measurements are taken before the intervention and on even days after the start of the intervention, and the treatment continues until the pain index reaches 4 or a change of 1.7 based on the MCID. Method of measurement: By patient report or evaluator observation. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Babol University of Medical Sciences