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creatine and Muscle Cramp

creatine has been researched along with Muscle Cramp in 9 studies

Muscle Cramp: A sustained and usually painful contraction of muscle fibers. This may occur as an isolated phenomenon or as a manifestation of an underlying disease process (e.g., UREMIA; HYPOTHYROIDISM; MOTOR NEURON DISEASE; etc.). (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1398)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The frequency of symptomatic muscle cramps decreased by 60% in the creatine monohydrate treatment group (6."9.10Creatine monohydrate treatment alleviates muscle cramps associated with haemodialysis. ( Chang, CT; Huang, JY; Wu, CH; Wu, MS; Yang, CW, 2002)
"Creatine intake was monitored and recorded by research assistants throughout the study and ranged between 34-56% of players during the course of the study."5.32Creatine supplementation during college football training does not increase the incidence of cramping or injury. ( Almada, A; Cantler, E; Greenwood, M; Kreider, RB; Lancaster, S; Melton, C; Milnor, P; Rasmussen, C, 2003)
"Does creatine cause kidney damage/renal dysfunction? 4."2.72Common questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show? ( Antonio, J; Candow, DG; Forbes, SC; Gualano, B; Jagim, AR; Kreider, RB; Rawson, ES; Smith-Ryan, AE; VanDusseldorp, TA; Willoughby, DS; Ziegenfuss, TN, 2021)
"To study the effect of creatine (Cr) supplementation combined with resistance training on muscular performance and body composition in older men."2.70Creatine supplementation combined with resistance training in older men. ( Burke, DG; Chad, KE; Chilibeck, PD; Chrusch, MJ; Davison, KS, 2001)
"Creatine has become a popular nutritional supplement among athletes."2.42Effects of creatine supplementation on performance and training adaptations. ( Kreider, RB, 2003)
"Creatine intake was monitored and recorded by research assistants throughout the study and ranged between 34-56% of players during the course of the study."1.32Creatine supplementation during college football training does not increase the incidence of cramping or injury. ( Almada, A; Cantler, E; Greenwood, M; Kreider, RB; Lancaster, S; Melton, C; Milnor, P; Rasmussen, C, 2003)
"Creatine use was lowest in the 9th grade (10."1.31Creatine supplementation in high school football players. ( Bernhardt, DT; McGuine, TA; Sullivan, JC, 2001)

Research

Studies (9)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's7 (77.78)29.6817
2010's1 (11.11)24.3611
2020's1 (11.11)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Antonio, J1
Candow, DG1
Forbes, SC1
Gualano, B1
Jagim, AR1
Kreider, RB3
Rawson, ES1
Smith-Ryan, AE1
VanDusseldorp, TA1
Willoughby, DS1
Ziegenfuss, TN1
Shewmon, DA1
Craig, JM1
Chang, CT1
Wu, CH1
Yang, CW1
Huang, JY1
Wu, MS1
Greenwood, M1
Melton, C1
Rasmussen, C1
Lancaster, S1
Cantler, E1
Milnor, P1
Almada, A1
Dalbo, VJ1
Roberts, MD1
Stout, JR1
Kerksick, CM1
Schilling, BK1
Stone, MH1
Utter, A1
Kearney, JT1
Johnson, M1
Coglianese, R1
Smith, L1
O'Bryant, HS1
Fry, AC1
Starks, M1
Keith, R1
Stone, ME1
Chrusch, MJ1
Chilibeck, PD1
Chad, KE1
Davison, KS1
Burke, DG1
McGuine, TA1
Sullivan, JC1
Bernhardt, DT1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
The Effect of Creatine Monohydrate on Persistent Post-concussive Symptoms - a Pilot Study Protocol[NCT05562232]45 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2022-10-01Not yet recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

3 reviews available for creatine and Muscle Cramp

ArticleYear
Common questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show?
    Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 2021, Feb-08, Volume: 18, Issue:1

    Topics: Adiposity; Adolescent; Adult; Alopecia; Body Water; Child; Creatine; Dehydration; Dietary Supplement

2021
Effects of creatine supplementation on performance and training adaptations.
    Molecular and cellular biochemistry, 2003, Volume: 244, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Creatine; Creatinine; Dietary Supplements; Energy Metabolism; Exercise; Female; F

2003
Putting to rest the myth of creatine supplementation leading to muscle cramps and dehydration.
    British journal of sports medicine, 2008, Volume: 42, Issue:7

    Topics: Body Fluids; Body Temperature Regulation; Creatine; Dehydration; Hot Temperature; Humans; Muscle Cra

2008

Trials

2 trials available for creatine and Muscle Cramp

ArticleYear
Creatine monohydrate treatment alleviates muscle cramps associated with haemodialysis.
    Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association, 2002, Volume: 17, Issue:11

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Cohort Studies; Creatine; Double-Blind Method; Humans; Incidence; Middle Aged; Muscle C

2002
Creatine supplementation combined with resistance training in older men.
    Medicine and science in sports and exercise, 2001, Volume: 33, Issue:12

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Body Composition; Creatine; Diarrhea; Double-Blind Method; Exercise; Humans

2001

Other Studies

4 other studies available for creatine and Muscle Cramp

ArticleYear
Creatine supplementation prevents statin-induced muscle toxicity.
    Annals of internal medicine, 2010, Nov-16, Volume: 153, Issue:10

    Topics: Creatine; Dietary Supplements; Humans; Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors; Muscle Cramp;

2010
Creatine supplementation during college football training does not increase the incidence of cramping or injury.
    Molecular and cellular biochemistry, 2003, Volume: 244, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Athletic Injuries; Creatine; Dietary Supplements; Energy Metabolism; Exercise; Fo

2003
Creatine supplementation and health variables: a retrospective study.
    Medicine and science in sports and exercise, 2001, Volume: 33, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Athletic Injuries; Body Mass Index; Creatine; Dietary Proteins; Enzyme-Linked Imm

2001
Creatine supplementation in high school football players.
    Clinical journal of sport medicine : official journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine, 2001, Volume: 11, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Baseball; Body Weight; Creatine; Cross-Sectional Studies; Dehydration; Dietary Supplemen

2001