Exercise and Dry Needling Treatment Combination in Nocturnal Calf Cramps (NCT04789811) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Exercise and Dry Needling Treatment Combination in Nocturnal Calf Cramps
Turkey (Türkiye)50 participantsStarted 2020-12-01
Plain-language summary
The Investigators aim to evaluate the effectiveness of dry needling treatment in addition to stretching exercises on cramp duration, cramp intensity, cramp frequency, sleep quality, and sensitivity of myofascial trigger points in patients with nocturnal calf cramp.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 50 Years
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with only nocturnal calf cramp
* Patients with a trigger point in the unilateral gastrocnemius muscle
* Being between the ages of 18-50
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients using diuretics or hypertension medications that may trigger cramping
* Those with a chronic disease history
* Those diagnosed with spinal stenosis
* Electrolyte disturbance in laboratory tests
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Change in calf cramp duration
Timeframe: 3 months
2
Change in Number of Cramps
Timeframe: 3 months
3
Change in cramp intensity levels with visual analog scale