Clinical trial for Restless Legs Syndrome
Official title Blood Changes After Exercise in Restless Legs Syndrome
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06481176
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to find out how exercise changes specific proteins in the blood to help researchers better understand the causes of restless legs syndrome.
- Who it's for
- The study is looking for adults who have restless legs syndrome.
- What's involved
- Participants will give blood samples and complete an exercise test. They will be assigned to either an exercise group or a no-exercise group for 12 weeks.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts 12 weeks and requires blood tests and exercise tests at the beginning and end.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- age 18 years or older;
- diagnosis of RLS;
- presence of moderate-to-severe RLS (IRLS score\>15);
- currently untreated RLS;
- being non-active defined as not engaging in regular activity (30 minutes accumulated per day) on more than 2 days of the week during the previous six...
You likely can't join if
- present with a condition that can mimic RLS or cause secondary RLS (e.g., iron deficiency anemia, radiculopathy, peripheral edema, peripheral...
- are at moderate or high risk for undertaking strenuous or maximal exercise
See the full eligibility criteria
- age 18 years or older;
- diagnosis of RLS;
- presence of moderate-to-severe RLS (IRLS score\>15);
- currently untreated RLS;
- being non-active defined as not engaging in regular activity (30 minutes accumulated per day) on more than 2 days of the week during the previous six months;
- ability to walk without assistance (does not use a cane/walker/wheelchair for mobility;
- willing to complete outcome measures and complete the exercise program
- present with a condition that can mimic RLS or cause secondary RLS (e.g., iron deficiency anemia, radiculopathy, peripheral edema, peripheral neuropathy, diabetes);
- are at moderate or high risk for undertaking strenuous or maximal exercise
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Stanford, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Stanford, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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