Effects of Resistance Training in Body Composition and Body Image Perception of Women Throughout the Menstrual Cycle

Body Image Disturbance Clinical Trial

Official title:

Effects of Resistance Training in Body Composition and Body Image Perception of Women Throughout the Menstrual Cycle

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Terminated

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT04038463
• Other study ID #: 160
• Status: Terminated
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: September 1, 2019
• Est. completion date: March 16, 2020

Study information

• Verified date: July 2019
• Source: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The objective of this research study is two-fold, 1) to determine if body composition and body image perception are affected through the different phases of the menstrual cycle, and 2) if an acute session of resistance training can have different effects depending on the menstrual cycle phase.

Description:

The purpose of the research is to establish whether body composition and body image perception are affected throughout the different phases of the menstrual cycle and if the perception can be modified through resistance training. To the best of our knowledge, only one study has analyzed the effects of the menstrual cycle on body image perception. However, research analyzing the effects of the menstrual cycle on both body image perception and, body composition is lacking. Furthermore, research in the effects of resistance training on menstrual cycle-related changes on both perceived and measured body composition are inexistent. Findings from this study have the potential to increase the knowledge about resistance training's effects in modulating body image perception throughout the menstrual cycle. Further understanding of these responses may set the groundwork to develop exercise intervention programs to reduce the risk of developing more serious mental conditions linked to unhealthy body image perception.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Terminated
• Enrollment: 6
• Est. completion date: March 16, 2020
• Est. primary completion date: March 16, 2020
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: Female
• Age group: 18 Years to 45 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Female

• Sedentary or Active

• 18.5-34.9 kg/m2 BMI

• Normal menstrual cycle defined as 28 to 30 days and a duration of 3 to 7 days

• Age range is 18-45 years old

• The inclusion of other participants may alter the results as an increase in body fat has been linked to known changes in different hormonal levels and those changes might influence substrate utilization

• Changes in the hormonal status of pre-menopausal women may appear without symptoms

• Younger females also display variations in their hormones since they are going through the process of development

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous physiological and mental health history

• Pregnant females

• Males

• Irregular menstrual cycle, menstrual dysfunction or unusual sex hormone levels

• Musculoskeletal injuries

• Contraceptives, a medication that alters hormonal or cardio-respiratory responses

• Pre-menopausal symptoms

• On moderate to high-intensity exercise regime more than 2 days/week

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Body Image Disturbance

Intervention

Behavioral:
• EFP
This intervention will take place on day 4 of the participants' menstrual cycle. This will correspond to the mid-point of the early follicular phase (EFP).
• LFP
The intervention will take place on day 8 of the participants' menstrual cycle. This will correspond to the mid-point of the late follicular phase (LFP).
• ELP
The intervention will take place on day 18 of the participants' menstrual cycle. This will correspond to the mid-point of the early luteal phase (ELP).
• LLP
The intervention will take place on day 25 of the participants' menstrual cycle. This will correspond to the mid-point of the late luteal phase (LLP).

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
United States	Southern Illinois University Edwardsville	Edwardsville	Illinois

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Body Image Perception through questionnaire	Participants will be distributed the Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire-Appearance Scale (MBSRQ-AS) to measure their body image perceptions.	Through study completion: an average of 1 month
Primary	Body Image Perception through drawing scale	Participants will be distributed the Contour Drawing Rating Scale to measure their body image perception.	Through study completion: an average of 1 month
Primary	Barriers to Weight Control	Participants will be distributed the Survey of Barriers to Weight Control to measure their body image perception.	Through study completion: an average of 1 month
Primary	Fat Mass in Kilograms	We will measure fat mass using the Dual-Energy Xray Absorptiometry (DXA)	Through study completion: an average of 1 month
Primary	Lean Body Mass in Kilograms	We will measure lean body mass using the Dual-Energy Xray Absorptiometry (DXA)	Through study completion: an average of 1 month
Primary	Relative Body Fat	We will measure relative body fat (percentage) using the Dual-Energy Xray Absorptiometry (DXA)	Through study completion: an average of 1 month
Secondary	Bench Press One Repetition Maximum	Participants muscular strength will be assessed by a one-repetition (1RM) on bench press	At baseline: 1 assessment point prior randomization
Secondary	Leg Press One Repetition Maximum	Participants lower body muscular strength will be assessed by a one-repetition (1RM) on leg press	At baseline: 1 assessment point prior randomization
Secondary	Dietary habits	The participants diet will be recorded using the ASA-24h recall	Before each exercise session: 1 assessment point on each menstrual cycle phase
Secondary	Estrogen (Estradiol) levels	Blood will be drawn from the participants for assessment of the estrogen hormone	Before each exercise session: 1 assessment point on each menstrual cycle phase
Secondary	Progesterone levels	Blood will be drawn from the participants for assessment of the progesterone hormone	Before each exercise session: 1 assessment point on each menstrual cycle phase