Understanding how menstrual cycle phases affect training load in female athletes
Identifying Periods of High Training Load Considering the Menstrual Cycle Phases in Elite and Non-elite Female Athletes Using Measures of Strength, Fatigue, Injury, Psychological Parameters, Serum Circulating Metabolites and the Intestinal Microbiome
This study looks at how different phases of the menstrual cycle affect training and performance in female athletes to see if it can help create better training plans for them.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Wingate Institute Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Netanya) |
| Trial ID | NCT06377306 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to explore the relationship between menstrual cycle phases and training loads in both elite and non-elite female athletes. By recruiting 200 competitive premenopausal female athletes, the study will track various performance metrics, hormonal responses, and health indicators over a year. Participants will be assessed at three different training load phases to evaluate how these factors influence athletic performance, injury prevalence, and overall health. The findings could help tailor training programs to better suit female athletes' physiological needs.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include competitive premenopausal female athletes, both elite and non-elite, who engage in regular physical activity.
Not a fit: Patients who are currently pregnant, lactating, or have medical conditions affecting performance may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved training strategies and health outcomes for female athletes.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited longitudinal data specifically addressing this topic, similar studies have shown promising results in understanding the impact of hormonal fluctuations on athletic performance.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Elite athletes are defined as participating and competing at national and/or international level at their sports. * Non-elite athletes are defined as performing at least 3 hours of physical activity per week. Exclusion Criteria: * Currently pregnant or lactating or planning a pregnancy in the following year. * Regular drug use which may affect performance, including but not limited to performance enhancing drugs. * Any medical diagnosis, including recent or current injury, which could affect performance and/or health under the discretion of the study team.
Where this trial is running
Netanya
- Wingate Institute — Netanya, Israel (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Rotem Kislev-Cohen, Ph.D — Wingate Institute
- Study coordinator: Yotam Shribman, B.Sc
- Email: research@wingate.org.il
- Phone: +972-54-5723401
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.