N/A
Completed N=111
Magnesium Nutrition and Sleep Behavior in Older Adults
Nutritional Deficiency · Insomnia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00833092 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
111
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Apr 2012
Primary outcomePrimary: Global Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index — 6.30; 6.96 score on a scale
Summary
Insomnia is not a natural part of aging but is higher in older adults because of a variety of factors common in later life. One of these factors may be a deficient magnesium status. This study will look at whether or not magnesium supplementation will improve sleep.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Global Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index |
6.30; 6.96 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- have sleep complaints
- Score greater than 5 on Pittsburgh Global Sleep Quality Index
Exclusion Criteria
- taking medications that affect sleep
- taking 100 milligrams or more of magnesium
- body mass index of 40 or higher
- abnormal breathing conditions
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00833092). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.