Association Between the Menstrual Cycle and Weight Loss

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Overweight, Obesity

In brief

This is a research study to look at the association between weight loss and the menstrual cycle in healthy, overweight, premenopausal women. Participants will be asked to follow a reduced-calorie diet and exercise plan for 3 months.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01119976

Run by

University of Colorado, Denver

People needed

20

Starts

2010-01-01

Expected to finish

2010-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-12-07

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 40. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Healthy females between the ages of 18-40 (inclusive)
• BMI between 26.5-35.4 kg/m² (inclusive)
• Regular menstrual cycle (28 ± 3 days)
• Weight stable (within ± 3-kg) 2 months prior to study inclusion
• Must use barrier contraception (e.g. male/female condom) for the study's duration
• Must be willing to follow the prescribed diet/exercise plan for the study's duration

You may not qualify if…

• On hormonal contraceptives or any other daily use of medications which can make the subject unsuitable for inclusion in the study.
• Any significant health problem (history of cancer, HIV/AIDS, Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, untreated hypothyroidism, etc.)
• Restrictions against participating in cardiovascular exercise and strength training
• Any condition, which in the opinion of the investigator makes the subject unsuitable for inclusion in the study.
• Women who are pregnant, lactating, or planning to become pregnant during the study period

Where it is running

• Center for Human Nutrition — Denver, Colorado, United States

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