Effects of aerobic exercise on the menstrual cycle

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates how aerobic exercise impacts women during different phases of their menstrual cycle. It focuses on physically active women aged 18 to 25 with a normal BMI, examining the relationship between exercise and menstrual symptoms. Participants will receive education on aerobic activities and engage in structured exercise sessions. The goal is to understand how exercise can influence menstrual health and overall well-being.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ranged 18 - 25 years
* Physical active women
* Weight 40 to 60
* Normal BMI ( 18 to 24)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Contraceptive pills
* Perimenupause
* Ammnorehic women
* Pregnant female
* Irregular menstrual cycle
* Non-smokers to minimize confounding cardiovascular effects

Where it's running

• Sheikh Zayed Hospital,
  Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Rabiya Noor, PHD — Riphah International University
• Study coordinator: Iqbal Tariq, Phd
• Email: iqbal.tariq@riphah.edu.pk
• Phone: 03338236752

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.