Researchers investigate the effects of stretching and meditation on nocturnal muscle cramps in patients with cirrhosis.
By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D.Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.Aug 15 2024 A recent Liver International study investigates the effects of stretching and meditation on nocturnal muscle cramps in patients with cirrhosis.
Current cramp treatments, such as quinidine treatment and albumin infusion, are effective; however, they are associated with negative side effects. For example, quinidine has the potential to induce cardiotoxic effects, whereas albumin infusions increase the risk of volume overload. About the study The current study compares the results of the randomized and controlled RELAX trial to the effectiveness of night-time stretching and meditation for lower body muscle cramps. Adult participants with cirrhosis who experienced muscle cramps at least four times the previous month were recruited to participate in the study. Patients with a history of stroke with paralysis, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis were excluded from the study.
During the intervention period, study participants were asked how many cramps they experienced, the severity of their cramps, as well as the frequency of exercise and meditation in the preceding three days. Outcomes related to cramp reduction, improvements in sleep quality, and overall wellness were also assessed.
Notable improvements were observed in both groups for sleep quality by 0.37 and 0.35 points for meditation and stretching, respectively. However, these increases were not significantly different between the two groups. No significant differences were observed in cramp duration between both intervention groups Women were found to respond more positively to both therapies, whereas cirrhosis patients appeared to benefit more from meditation.
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