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Magnesium Citrate Supplementation on Hand Grip Strength

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Hand Grasp
Interventions
Dietary Supplement: Magnesium
Registration Number
NCT06091007
Lead Sponsor
Loma Linda University
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.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
21
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

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
200 mg MagnesiumMagnesiumParticipant will take 200 mg of magnesium citrate daily for 4 weeks
400 mg MagnesiumMagnesiumParticipant will take 400 mg of magnesium citrate daily for 4 weeks
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Hand grip strengthchange 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.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Loma Linda University

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Loma Linda, California, United States

Loma Linda University
🇺🇸Loma Linda, California, United States
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