The Impact of Volleyball on Menstrual Symptoms

NCT06634953 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2023-1569
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 154
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this observational study is to examine menstrual characteristics and symptoms in adolescent volleyball athletes compared to non-athlete adolescents. The main question it aims to answer is: How do menstrual symptoms and characteristics differ between adolescent volleyball athletes and non-athletes? The study included 154 adolescents aged 10-19, divided into 77 volleyball athletes (average age 15.09) and 77 non-athletes (average age 14.79). Assessments covered menstruation age, regularity, dysmenorrhea characteristics, and menstrual symptoms using the Menstrual Symptom Questionnaire (MSQ).

Conditions

Adolescent; Female; Menstruation

Keywords

volleyball; adolescent athlete; menstruation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Menstrual Pain

  Menstruation related pain ( pain in the first 3 days of menstruation) intensity will be measured as a primary outcome using the the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). This outcome will measure the level of pain experienced by participants and the results will be reported as a continuous variable. The VAS consists of a 10 cm horizontal line with endpoints labeled "no pain" (0) and "worst pain imaginable" . Participants will mark the point on the line that best represents their pain intensity. The scores range from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain), with higher scores indicating worse pain.

  3 months ( will cover 3 menstrual cyles)

• Menstrual symptoms (assessed using the Menstruation Symptom Questionnaire)

  Menstrual symptoms will be assessed using the Menstruation Symptom Questionnaire (MSQ) designed to measure the severity and frequency of physical and emotional symptoms associated with menstruation (Negative Effects/Somatic Complaints, Menstrual Pain, and Coping Methods). The MSQ consists of 24 items, each rated on a 5-point Likert scale where 0 indicates no symptoms and 5 indicates the most severe symptoms. The total MSQ score ranges from 0 to 120, with higher scores reflecting worse menstrual symptoms.

  3 months. The outcome will be evaluated before starting the study and after 12 weeks. It will be reported as a continuous variable to quantify changes in symptom severity over time.

Study Arms (2)

Adolescent female volleyball athletes

willingness to participate in the research, female gender, experience of menstruation cycles for at least 1 year, age between 10 and 19 years, volleyball sport license for at least 3 years, and practice of volleyball at least 4 days a week for at least 3 years

Healthy adolescent females

willingness to participate in the research, female gender, experience of menstruation cycles for at least 1 year, age between 10 and 19 years,

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 10 Years - 19 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: Female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

10-19 years old females

You may qualify if:

• willingness to participate in the research,
• female gender,
• experience of menstruation cycles for at least 1 year,
• age between 10 and 19 years,
• having a volleyball sport license for at least 3 years,
• practicing of volleyball at least 4 days a week for at least 3 years.

You may not qualify if:

• being pregnant
• experiencing acute genital infection
• gynecological or urological surgery
• having a diagnosis with an endocrine, systemic, or psychological disease.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi: lead
• Gazi University: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Ankara, 06010, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: PT PhD

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 3, 2024
• First Posted: October 10, 2024
• Study Start: January 3, 2024
• Primary Completion: March 15, 2024
• Study Completion: March 15, 2024
• Last Updated: October 10, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-10

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)