Comparison of Menstrual Function Among Sprinters, Long Marathon Runners, and Non-Athletic Females

NCT05928650 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: P.T.REC/012/004550
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 42
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare between sprinters and long marathon in menstrual characteristics and serum estradiol level.

Conditions

Menstruation Disturbances

Keywords

Menstrual function; Serum estradiol levels; Sprinters; Long Marathon Runners; Non-Athletic Females

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

• serum estradiol level

  Blood samples were obtained on the 2nd day of the menstrual cycle at 10.00 a.m. following overnight fasting and rest. The athletic females were instructed to refrain from performing strenuous exercise on the day of sampling. Blood samples were separated and stored at -80°C till analysis of serum estradiol levels. Serum estradiol levels were measured to evaluate the menstrual function. The manufacturer indicated the following reference intervals for healthy females: Estradiol 40-350 pg/ml.

  3 months

• Menstrual history characteristics

  The age at menarche (in years), the number of menstrual cycles in the past year, and the length of menstrual cycles (in days) were collected through a self-administered questionnaire to evaluate the menstrual status of each female participant.

  3 months

• Age of participation to sport

  It was taken in years from each female athlete through a self-administered questionnaire.

  3 months

• Weekly training workload

  It was taken in hours per week from each female athlete through a self-administered questionnaire.

  3 months

• Training experience

  The training experience of the athlete was then calculated by subtracting her age of participation in sport from her chronological age.

  3 months

Study Arms (3)

Sprinters

Sprinters

Other: Evaluation of menstrual function

Long marathon runners

Long marathon runners

Other: Evaluation of menstrual function

Non-athletic Females

Non-athletic Females

Other: Evaluation of menstrual function

Interventions

Evaluation of menstrual function OTHER

Evaluation of serum estradiol levels and menstrual history characteristics between sprinters, long marathon runners and non-athletes.

Long marathon runners; Non-athletic Females; Sprinters

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 16 Years - 19 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: Participant eligibility is based on self-representation of gender identity.
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Egyptian sprinters, long marathon runners, and non-athletic females

You may qualify if:

• Virginal females.
• Their age ranged from 16 to 19years.
• All females had the same socio-economic status.
• For athletic groups only:
• They have been starting the practice of sport at least one year before the onset of menarche.

You may not qualify if:

• Females who had been used oral contraceptives or any hormonal treatment in the previous six months.
• Smoking.
• History of chronic disease.
• Having any psychiatric problems.
• For athletic groups only:
• injured females who were absent from training for at least three months.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cairo University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Faculty of Physical therapy, Cairo University

Giza, Egypt

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Menstruation Disturbances

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Doaa Osman

  Department of Physical Therapy for Woman's Health, Faculty of physical therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 26, 2023
• First Posted: July 3, 2023
• Study Start: May 1, 2023
• Primary Completion: July 31, 2023
• Study Completion: July 31, 2023
• Last Updated: August 31, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

EG (1)