Effects of menstrual cycle-based resistance training on female athletes' performance

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 clinical trial investigates how resistance training tailored to different phases of the menstrual cycle affects neuromuscular performance in female athletes. Participants will engage in a 13-week program with two training sessions per week, where the intensity of resistance training is adjusted based on their menstrual phase. The study compares the effects of training in natural menstrual cycle groups against a control group using oral contraceptives, focusing on outcomes such as knee extensor strength and muscle performance metrics. Neuromuscular assessments will be conducted before and after the intervention to evaluate the impact of the training protocols.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Female athletes with natural menstrual cycles (eumenorrheic): Participants must have regular menstrual cycles lasting between 21 and 35 days, with at least 9 cycles per year.
* Women using a low-dose monophasic estrogen-progestin oral contraceptive.
* Age 18 or older: Participants must be legal adults.
* Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18 and 30 kg/m².
* No medical contraindications to high-level physical training or exercise.
* Physically active: Engages in at least 3 hours of physical activity per week.
* Informed consent: Provides written, informed consent to participate in the study.
* Affiliation with a social security system (if applicable by local regulations).

Exclusion Criteria:

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Where it's running

• Laboratoire IRISSE (Université de La Réunion)
  Le Tampon, France, Reunion Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Manon DAUVERGNE, PhD student
• Email: manon.dauvergne@univ-reunion.fr
• Phone: +262693463288

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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.