Magnesium Citrate Supplementation on Hand Grip Strength

Loma Linda University (LLU)

Status: Completed

Conditions: Hand Grasp

Treatments: Dietary Supplement: Magnesium

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06091007

5230401

Details and patient eligibility

About

The purpose of this research study is to determine the effectiveness of magnesium on handgrip strength using the more bioavailable magnesium citrate.

Full 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.

Enrollment: 21 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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

Trial design

Primary purpose: Other

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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21 participants in 2 patient groups

200 mg Magnesium

Active Comparator group

Description:

Participant will take 200 mg of magnesium citrate daily for 4 weeks

Treatment:

Dietary Supplement: Magnesium

400 mg Magnesium

Active Comparator group

Description:

Participant will take 400 mg of magnesium citrate daily for 4 weeks

Treatment:

Dietary Supplement: Magnesium