Are regular calf-stretching exercises effective in the management of nocturnal leg cramps? A controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN26051665

Enrollment

191

Registered

2004-01-23

Start date

1998-12-31

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Other symptoms and general pathology Signs and Symptoms Abnormal involuntary movements

Interventions

1. Stretching exercises 2. Non-stretching exercises and continuation of quinine treatment

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 191 patients from general practices aged 60 and over being prescribed quinine

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Previously taught cramp-preventing exercises 2. Unable to undertake exercises 3. Other conditions causing leg pain 4. Unable to report symptoms reliably

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Diary of incidence 2. Frequency 3. Duration and severity of leg cramps 4. Subsequent GP attendance 5. Quinine and analgesic prescriptions	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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