Muscle Cramp Clinical Trial
Official title:
Oral L-Carnitine for the Treatment of Muscle Cramps in Pregnancy: A Randomized, Controlled Trial
Verified date | October 2009 |
Source | University of Southern California |
Contact | n/a |
Is FDA regulated | No |
Health authority | |
Study type | Interventional |
Muscle cramps occur frequently among pregnant women, and few therapeutic options exist. This is a study of oral L-carnitine, a dietary supplement, for the treatment of muscle cramps in pregnancy. Our hypothesis is that carnitine will alleviate or eliminate muscle cramps experienced by pregnant women.
Status | Terminated |
Enrollment | 30 |
Est. completion date | July 2009 |
Est. primary completion date | June 2009 |
Accepts healthy volunteers | No |
Gender | Female |
Age group | 16 Years and older |
Eligibility |
Inclusion Criteria: - Age 16 or older - Gestational Age 12 to 33 weeks - Occurrence of muscle cramps at least once weekly - Ability to tolerate oral L-Carnitine - Ability / willingness to provide informed consent in English or Spanish Exclusion Criteria: - Prior treatment for muscle cramps during this pregnancy - Chronic muscle cramps prior to pregnancy - Magnesium administration beyond that contained in prenatal vitamins - History of seizures - History of Pre-term delivery before 36 weeks gestational age - Inability to tolerate oral L-Carnitine (e.g. hyperemesis gravidarum) - Inability or unwillingness to provide informed consent |
Country | Name | City | State |
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United States | USC Perinatal Group Medical Office | Los Angeles | California |
United States | USC Perinatal Group Medical Office | Los Angeles | California |
United States | Women's & Children's Hospital Midwife Clinic | Los Angeles | California |
Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
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University of Southern California | Health Research Association |
United States,
Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
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Primary | Complete elimination of muscle cramps | 4 weeks |
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