Hand Grasp
Conditions
Keywords
hand grip magnesium citrate
Brief summary
The purpose of this research study is to determine the effectiveness of magnesium on handgrip strength using the more bioavailable magnesium citrate.
Detailed description
In this single-blind, randomized trial, participants will take a daily dose of either 200 or 400 milligrams of magnesium citrate supplement for four weeks, perform three separate handgrip strength tests using a dynamometer, complete a demographics questionnaire, a physical activity questionnaire, and a compliance log.
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTMagnesium
Magnesium citrate of either 200mg or 400 mg will be taken by the participant with food in the morning.
Sponsors
Loma Linda University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
Group 1: participants take 200 mg of magnesium citrate daily for 4 weeks. Group 2: participants take 400 mg of magnesium citrate daily for 4 weeks.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Generally healthy community adults * Individuals age 18 and over * Male and female participants
Exclusion criteria
* Individuals currently on magnesium supplements * Individuals currently on a multivitamin supplement * Individuals who currently suffer from hand pain or hand injury * Individuals who currently suffer from arthritis in their hands * Individuals suffering from a gastrointestinal disorder complicated by diarrhea, nausea, or abdominal cramping
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hand grip strength | change between baseline and 4 weeks | Participants will perform three separate handgrip strength tests using a Jamar Plus digital hand dynamometer, (Sammons Preston, Bolingbrook, Illinois). In each test, participants will do three trials resting for 15 seconds between trials, the average of the three trials will be recorded. To perform the hand grip strength test, the participant will hold the dynamometer in their dominant hand, with the arm at a right angle, and with the elbow by the side of the body. The participant then squeezes the hand dynamometer with maximum isometric effort for at least five seconds. Participants are required to not move any other part of the body and are encouraged to use maximum effort. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed