Assessment of Nutritional Knowledge, Habits, and Eating Behavior in Athletic Women to Evaluate the Possible Impact on Their Menstrual Function

NCT06933888 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: P_6620
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 102
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The present study aims to investigate the degree of knowledge about nutrition and dietary habits in athletic women through validated questionnaires and to evaluate a possible impact on their menstrual function, including women with a diagnosis of functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA) and women who present with a different menstrual dysfunction (oligomenorrhea or polymenorrhea in absence of organic causes).

Conditions

Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, Functional

Keywords

Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea; Eating disorders

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Assess nutritional knowledge in athletic women with functional hypothalamic amenorrhea

  The outcome will be assessed with a single measurement through a validated questionnaire (General and Sport Nutrition Knowledge \[GeSNK\]). More specifically, the proportion of subjects with moderate knowledge (score between 46 and 58) will be evaluated.

  Baseline

Secondary Outcomes (6)

• Evaluation of nutritional knowledge in athletic women with menstrual dysfunctions of different nature, comparing women with FHA to those with oligomenorrhea/polymentorrhea in the absence of organic diseases.

  Baseline

• Assessment of eating habits in in athletic women with menstrual dysfunctions of different nature, comparing women with FHA to those with oligomenorrhea/polymentorrhea in the absence of organic diseases

  Baseline

• Evaluation of eating behavior in athletic women with menstrual dysfunctions of different nature, comparing women with FHA to those with oligomenorrhea/polymentorrhea in the absence of organic diseases.

  Baseline

• Evaluation of eating behavior in athletic women with menstrual dysfunctions of different nature, comparing women with FHA to those with oligomenorrhea/polymentorrhea in the absence of organic diseases.

  Baseline

• Evaluation of eating behavior in athletic women with menstrual dysfunctions of different nature, comparing women with FHA to those with oligomenorrhea/polymentorrhea in the absence of organic diseases.

  Baseline

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 16 Years - 30 Years
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Young athletic women referred for menstrual dysfunction of non-organic causes

You may qualify if:

• Female sex
• Age 16-30 years
• Physical activity \> 2 days per week
• Informed consent from the patient and/or an authorized legal representative

You may not qualify if:

• 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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia: lead

Study Sites (1)

Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, SSD Ostetricia e Ginecologia 2 - Riproduzione e Procreazione Medicalmente Assistita

Pavia, Pavia, 27100, Italy

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Feeding and Eating Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Signs and Symptoms, Digestive; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Mental Disorders

Central Study Contacts

Rossella Nappi, MD

CONTACT

0382503325; r.nappi@smatteo.pv.it

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 27, 2025
• First Posted: April 18, 2025
• Study Start: September 13, 2021
• Primary Completion: January 1, 2026
• Study Completion: January 1, 2026
• Last Updated: April 18, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

IT (1)