Impact of Menstrual Cycle-Based Resistance Training on Neuromuscular Performance in Female Athletes
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Conditions studied: Menstrual Cycle, Resistance Training, Neuromuscular Function, Female Athlete, Women Health, Oral Contraceptive Pill, Muscle Strenght, Hormones, Periodized Training
In brief
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the impact of menstrual cycle-based resistance training on neuromuscular function in female athletes. The primary questions it aims to answer are : * Does varying resistance training intensity according to menstrual phases improve maximal knee extensor strength? * How do different training protocols affect voluntary activation, rate of force development, muscle stiffness, and vertical jump height? Researchers will compare natural menstrual cycle groups with an oral contraceptive control group to determine if menstrual phase-specific training influences neuromuscular adaptations. Participants will: * Undergo 2 weekly resistance training sessions over 13 weeks with intensity adjustments based on menstrual phase * Complete periodic neuromuscular assessments across three menstrual phases: early follicular, late follicular, and mid-luteal before and after resistance training intervention
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06679491
- Run by
- Universite de La Reunion
- People needed
- 60
- Starts
- 2024-11-01
- Expected to finish
- 2027-12-31
- Last updated by the study team
- 2024-11-07
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Female athletes with natural menstrual cycles (eumenorrheic): Participants must have regular menstrual cycles lasting between 21 and 35 days, with at least 9 cycles per year.
- Women using a low-dose monophasic estrogen-progestin oral contraceptive.
- Age 18 or older: Participants must be legal adults.
- Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18 and 30 kg/m².
- No medical contraindications to high-level physical training or exercise.
- Physically active: Engages in at least 3 hours of physical activity per week.
- Informed consent: Provides written, informed consent to participate in the study.
- Affiliation with a social security system (if applicable by local regulations).
Where it is running
- Laboratoire IRISSE (Université de La Réunion) — Le Tampon, France, Reunion (enrolling)
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