Impact of delivery methods on elite female athletes

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 aims to assess how different delivery methods, including vaginal birth and cesarean section, affect the performance and health of elite female athletes. It will utilize a questionnaire to gather data both retrospectively and prospectively, focusing on aspects such as return to training, BMI concerns during pregnancy, and the potential impact of childbirth on athletic careers. The study also addresses overall women's health issues related to childbirth, including pelvic floor stability and mental health. By analyzing these factors, the research seeks to provide insights into the implications of delivery methods for female athletes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

\- Elite female athletes meeting representation limits and included in national teams organized under the Czech Olympic Committee and individual sports federations.

Exclusion Criteria:

\- Any male

Where it's running

• Faculty Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady
  Prague, Czechia Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Jan Zapletal, MUDr.
• Email: honza.zaple@seznam.cz
• Phone: +420607882602

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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.