Biomechanical Changes During Menstrual Cycle

NCT03979326 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: stretching w cyklu
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 500
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of the work is to assess the effect of the menstrual cycle on the biomechanical properties of the muscles. The study will be conducted among young women aged 20-25 with a regular menstrual cycle. During the test, muscle strength and muscle flexibility as well as activation times will be performed. The study will assess the effect of the stretching of the hamstring muscles on the biomechanical properties of the muscles in the different phases of the menstrual cycle.

Conditions

Menstrual Cycle; Passive Stretching; Hamstring Muscles

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (21)

• Hamstring flexibility

  Hamstring flexibility will be assessed using AKE and PKE and SLR tests.

  Change measured before and immediately after static stretching during follicular phase of menstrual cycle

• Hamstring flexibility

  Hamstring flexibility will be assessed using AKE and PKE and SLR tests.

  Change measured before and immediately after static stretching during ovulation phase of menstrual cycle

• Hamstring flexibility

  Hamstring flexibility will be assessed using AKE and PKE and SLR tests.

  Change measured before and immediately after static stretching during luteal phase of menstrual cycle

• Passive Hamstring flexibility

  Hamstring flexibility will be assessed using PKE test

  Change measured before and immediately after static stretching during follicular phase of menstrual cycle

• Passive Hamstring flexibility

  Hamstring flexibility will be assessed using PKE test

  Change measured before and immediately after static stretching during ovulation phase of menstrual cycle

• Passive Hamstring flexibility

  Hamstring flexibility will be assessed using PKE test

  Change measured before and immediately after static stretching during luteal phase of menstrual cycle

• Active Hamstring flexibility

  Hamstring flexibility will be assessed using SLR tests.

  Change measured before and immediately after static stretching during follicular phase of menstrual cycle

• Active Hamstring flexibility

  Hamstring flexibility will be assessed using SLR tests.

  Change measured before and immediately after static stretching during ovulation phase of menstrual cycle

• Active Hamstring flexibility

  Hamstring flexibility will be assessed using SLR tests.

  Change measured before and immediately after static stretching during luteal phase of menstrual cycle

• Hamstring passive stifness

  Hamstring stiffness will be assessed using TDK test. During the test the resistance of the elongated Hamstring muscle is measured. If the resistance value is smaller after the intervention it means that muscle stiffness changed.

  Change measured before and immediately after static stretching during follicular phase of menstrual cycle

• Hamstring passive stifness

  Hamstring stiffness will be assessed using TDK test. During the test the resistance of the elongated Hamstring muscle is measured. If the resistance value is smaller after the intervention it means that muscle stiffness changed.

  Change measured before and immediately after static stretching during ovulation phase of menstrual cycle

• Hamstring passive stifness

  Hamstring stiffness will be assessed using TDK test. During the test the resistance of the elongated Hamstring muscle is measured. If the resistance value is smaller after the intervention it means that muscle stiffness changed.

  Change measured before and immediately after static stretching during luteal phase of menstrual cycle

• Trunk acivity is assessed using Stabilizer Pressure Biofeedback

  The torso activation scheme is measured during lower and upper limb motions using Chattanooga Stabilizer Pressure Biofeedback.

  Three repetitions with a 30-second break between. The measure is taken during follicular phase of menstrual cycle

• Trunk acivity is assessed using Stabilizer Pressure Biofeedback

  The torso activation scheme is measured during lower and upper limb motions using Chattanooga Stabilizer Pressure Biofeedback.

  Three repetitions with a 30-second break between. The measure is taken during ovulation phase of menstrual cycle

• Trunk acivity is assessed using Stabilizer Pressure Biofeedback

  The torso activation scheme is measured during lower and upper limb motions using Chattanooga Stabilizer Pressure Biofeedback.

  Three repetitions with a 30-second break between. The measure is taken during luteal phase of menstrual cycle

• Hamstring strength is tested using the Micro Fet Handheld Dynamometer.

  Muscle strength of hamstring is tested. Three repetitions of muscle strength testing are performed with two 30-second intervals. The participants are asked to press against the Dynamometer with the maximum effort for 5-7 seconds.

  Change measured before and immediately after static stretching. The measure is taken during follicular phase of menstrual cycle

• Hamstring strength is tested using the Micro Fet Handheld Dynamometer.

  Muscle strength of hamstring is tested. Three repetitions of muscle strength testing are performed with two 30-second intervals. The participants are asked to press against the Dynamometer with the maximum effort for 5-7 seconds.

  Change measured before and immediately after static stretching. The measure is taken during ovulation phase of menstrual cycle

• Hamstring strength is tested using the Micro Fet Handheld Dynamometer.

  Muscle strength of hamstring is tested. Three repetitions of muscle strength testing are performed with two 30-second intervals. The participants are asked to press against the Dynamometer with the maximum effort for 5-7 seconds.

  Change measured before and immediately after static stretching. The measure is taken during luteal phase of menstrual cycle

• Strength of arm flexors and extensors and hip flexors is tested using the Micro Fet Handheld Dynamometer.

  Muscle strength of arm flexors and extensors and hip flexors is tested. Three repetitions of muscle strength testing are performed with two 30-second intervals. The participants are asked to press against the Dynamometer with the maximum effort for 5-7 seconds.

  Three repetitions for 5-7 seconds with two 30-second intervals . The measure is taken during follicular phase of menstrual cycle

• Strength of arm flexors and extensors and hip flexors is tested using the Micro Fet Handheld Dynamometer.

  Muscle strength of arm flexors and extensors and hip flexors is tested. Three repetitions of muscle strength testing are performed with two 30-second intervals. The participants are asked to press against the Dynamometer with the maximum effort for 5-7 seconds.

  Three repetitions for 5-7 seconds with two 30-second intervals . The measure is taken during ovulation phase of menstrual cycle

• Strength of arm flexors and extensors and hip flexors is tested using the Micro Fet Handheld Dynamometer.

  Muscle strength of arm flexors and extensors and hip flexors is tested. Three repetitions of muscle strength testing are performed with two 30-second intervals. The participants are asked to press against the Dynamometer with the maximum effort for 5-7 seconds.

  Three repetitions for 5-7 seconds with two 30-second intervals . The measure is taken during luteal phase of menstrual cycle

Study Arms (1)

Young women during various of phases of menstrual cycle.

EXPERIMENTAL

The group of 40 young women will have their hamstring muscle stretched in different phases of the menstrual cycle: follicular, ovulatory and luteal. Static stretching will last 3x 45 seconds with a 15 second break between repetitions. Before and after the intervention a series of tests will be performed.

Procedure: Static stretching

Interventions

Static stretching PROCEDURE

Static stretching lasting 3 x 45 seconds will be performed in each of the examined women three times in different phases of the menstrual cycle: follicular, ovulatory and luteal. Before and after the intervention, a series of tests assessing the influence of stretching on biomechanical parameters will be carried out

Young women during various of phases of menstrual cycle.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years - 26 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Regular menstrual cycle lasting 28 days (+/- 5 days)
• A menstrual cycle that has been present for at least 2 years
• No hormonal contraception
• Lack of pain in the lower spine
• No restriction of mobility in the hip joint

You may not qualify if:

• Irregular menstrual cycle
• BMI value below 18.5 and above 25
• Orthopedic disorders in the lower limb
• Neurological disorders
• Normal flexibility of the hamstring muscles

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Medical University of Silesia: lead

Study Sites (1)

Department of Kinesitherapy and Special Methods, SHS in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland

Katowice, Silesian Voivodeship, 40-752, Poland

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Muscle Stretching Exercises

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Exercise Therapy; Rehabilitation; Aftercare; Continuity of Patient Care; Patient Care; Therapeutics; Physical Therapy Modalities; Exercise; Motor Activity; Movement; Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena; Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena

Study Officials

• Magdalena Dąbrowska-Galas

  Department of Kinesitherapy and Special Methods, SHS in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia

  STUDY CHAIR

Central Study Contacts

Piotr Michalik

CONTACT

694979743; piotrmichalikk@gmail.com

Tomasz Michalski

CONTACT

693862340; michalski@fascia.com.pl

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: BASIC SCIENCE
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 13, 2019
• First Posted: June 7, 2019
• Study Start: August 1, 2018
• Primary Completion: May 1, 2021
• Study Completion: November 1, 2021
• Last Updated: December 2, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PL (1)