Investigating nutrition and eating habits in athletic women and their effect on menstrual function
Assessment of Nutritional Knowledge, Habits, and Eating Behavior in Athletic Women to Evaluate the Possible Impact on Their Menstrual Function
This study is testing how the eating habits and nutrition knowledge of active women aged 16-30 affect their menstrual health, especially for those with certain menstrual issues.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 102 (estimated) |
| Ages | 16 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Pavia, Pavia) |
| Trial ID | NCT06933888 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the nutritional knowledge and dietary habits of athletic women aged 16-30 through validated questionnaires. It will evaluate the potential impact of these factors on menstrual function, specifically focusing on those diagnosed with functional hypothalamic amenorrhea and other menstrual dysfunctions. The study will include women who engage in physical activity more than twice a week and will exclude those with organic causes of menstrual disorders or other significant health issues.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are athletic women aged 16-30 who experience menstrual dysfunction and have no underlying organic causes.
Not a fit: Patients with menstrual disorders due to organic causes or those with significant non-reproductive health issues may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into how improving nutritional knowledge and habits may help restore menstrual function in athletic women.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on this specific approach, studies focusing on nutrition and menstrual health in athletic populations have shown promising results.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Female sex * Age 16-30 years * Physical activity \> 2 days per week * Informed consent from the patient and/or an authorized legal representative Exclusion Criteria: * Menstrual disorders of organic cause (ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, polyps, etc.) * Concomitant non-reproductive organic diseases (hypertension, diabetes, etc.) * Use of psychopharmacological therapies * Language barrier
Where this trial is running
Pavia, Pavia
- Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, SSD Ostetricia e Ginecologia 2 - Riproduzione e Procreazione Medicalmente Assistita — Pavia, Pavia, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Rossella Nappi, MD
- Email: r.nappi@smatteo.pv.it
- Phone: 0382503325
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.