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. 2015 May 13;2015:1113.
Ref (type) Population Outcome, Interventions Results and statistical analysis Effect size Favours
Leg cramp symptoms

RCT
42 pregnant women
In review
Women with persisting leg cramps
2/21 (10%) with calcium
18/21 (86%) with no treatment

OR 0.05
95% CI 0.02 to 0.17
See Comment for details of methodological limitations
Large effect size calcium

RCT
60 pregnant women
In review
Women with persisting leg cramps
11/30 (37%) with calcium
8/30 (27%) with vitamin C placebo

OR 1.58
95% CI 0.54 to 4.63
See Comment for details of methodological limitations
Not significant