Evaluate the Efficacy of Herbal Medicine (Shaoyao Gancao Decoction Jiawei) in Sleep-related Leg Cramps
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2019-12-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Sleep-related leg cramps (SRLCs) are a sleep-related movement disorder whereby painful
contractions of the calf or foot muscles arise at sleep onset and during sleep and awaken the
patient, interrupting sleep. Application of oral administration with Chinese herbal medicine
can enhance the effectiveness and efficacy in treatment of SRLCs.This study will using
Shaoyao Gancao Prescription Jiawei by adding Pueraria montana, Salvia Miltiorrhiza, into
Shaoyao Gancao. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a Shaoyao Gancao Prescription
Jiawei in relieving leg cramps.