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Electrolyte Supplement

Magnesium Citrate for Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS Trial)

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Sasikanth Gorantla, MD
Research Sponsored by OSF Healthcare System
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up completion of study participation at 8 weeks
Awards & highlights

RLS Trial Summary

This trial will investigate if magnesium supplementation can help with Restless Legs Syndrome/Willis-Ekbom Disease, providing a cheaper, safer alternative to current treatments.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-89 with Restless Legs Syndrome who haven't taken RLS medications in the last year and don't have severe heart issues, low blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, or diarrhea. They must not be allergic to magnesium citrate or on certain pain meds like gabapentin.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests whether Magnesium Citrate can be a safe and affordable alternative to current drugs for treating Restless Legs Syndrome. Participants will take this supplement to see if it improves their condition.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While Magnesium Citrate is generally considered safe at the doses used in this study, potential side effects may include stomach upset or diarrhea. It's important that participants do not already have a tendency towards these conditions.

RLS Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~completion of study participation at 8 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and completion of study participation at 8 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Correlation of magnesium levels with Kohnen Restless Legs Syndrome Quality of Life Instrument (KRLS) and Multiple Suggested Immobilization test (MSI) scores
Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless Legs Syndrome
+1 more

RLS Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Magnesium CitrateExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Magnesium Citrate given orally taken once daily for 8 weeks
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Magnesium Citrate
2016
N/A
~160

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Who is running the clinical trial?

OSF Healthcare SystemLead Sponsor
29 Previous Clinical Trials
33,661 Total Patients Enrolled
Sasikanth Gorantla, MDPrincipal Investigator - OSF Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center
OSF Healthcare System

Media Library

Magnesium Citrate (Electrolyte Supplement) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04462796 — N/A
Restless Legs Syndrome Research Study Groups: Magnesium Citrate
Restless Legs Syndrome Clinical Trial 2023: Magnesium Citrate Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04462796 — N/A
Magnesium Citrate (Electrolyte Supplement) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04462796 — N/A
Restless Legs Syndrome Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT04462796 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Indiana
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
1

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I've tried one drug that helps a bit, looking for a better outcome.
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments
~3 spots leftby Apr 2025