Biomechanical Changes During Menstrual Cycle

Menstrual Cycle Clinical Trial

Official title:

Biomechanical Changes in Young Women During Menstrual Cycle

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Recruiting

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT03979326
• Other study ID #: stretching w cyklu
• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: August 1, 2018
• Est. completion date: November 2021

Study information

• Verified date: December 2020
• Source: Medical University of Silesia
• Contact: Piotr Michalik
• Phone: 694979743
• Email: piotrmichalikk[@]gmail.com
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The aim of the work is to assess the effect of the menstrual cycle on the biomechanical properties of the muscles. The study will be conducted among young women aged 20-25 with a regular menstrual cycle. During the test, muscle strength and muscle flexibility as well as activation times will be performed. The study will assess the effect of the stretching of the hamstring muscles on the biomechanical properties of the muscles in the different phases of the menstrual cycle.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Enrollment: 500
• Est. completion date: November 2021
• Est. primary completion date: May 2021
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: Female
• Age group: 20 Years to 26 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Regular menstrual cycle lasting 28 days (+/- 5 days)
• A menstrual cycle that has been present for at least 2 years
• No hormonal contraception
• Lack of pain in the lower spine
• No restriction of mobility in the hip joint

Exclusion Criteria:

• Irregular menstrual cycle
• BMI value below 18.5 and above 25
• Orthopedic disorders in the lower limb
• Neurological disorders
• Normal flexibility of the hamstring muscles

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Hamstring Muscles
• Menstrual Cycle
• Passive Stretching

Intervention

Procedure:
• Static stretching
Static stretching lasting 3 x 45 seconds will be performed in each of the examined women three times in different phases of the menstrual cycle: follicular, ovulatory and luteal. Before and after the intervention, a series of tests assessing the influence of stretching on biomechanical parameters will be carried out

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Poland	Department of Kinesitherapy and Special Methods, SHS in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland	Katowice	Slaskie

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Medical University of Silesia

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Poland, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Hamstring flexibility	Hamstring flexibility will be assessed using AKE and PKE and SLR tests.	Change measured before and immediately after static stretching during follicular phase of menstrual cycle
Primary	Hamstring flexibility	Hamstring flexibility will be assessed using AKE and PKE and SLR tests.	Change measured before and immediately after static stretching during ovulation phase of menstrual cycle
Primary	Hamstring flexibility	Hamstring flexibility will be assessed using AKE and PKE and SLR tests.	Change measured before and immediately after static stretching during luteal phase of menstrual cycle
Primary	Passive Hamstring flexibility	Hamstring flexibility will be assessed using PKE test	Change measured before and immediately after static stretching during follicular phase of menstrual cycle
Primary	Passive Hamstring flexibility	Hamstring flexibility will be assessed using PKE test	Change measured before and immediately after static stretching during ovulation phase of menstrual cycle
Primary	Passive Hamstring flexibility	Hamstring flexibility will be assessed using PKE test	Change measured before and immediately after static stretching during luteal phase of menstrual cycle
Primary	Active Hamstring flexibility	Hamstring flexibility will be assessed using SLR tests.	Change measured before and immediately after static stretching during follicular phase of menstrual cycle
Primary	Active Hamstring flexibility	Hamstring flexibility will be assessed using SLR tests.	Change measured before and immediately after static stretching during ovulation phase of menstrual cycle
Primary	Active Hamstring flexibility	Hamstring flexibility will be assessed using SLR tests.	Change measured before and immediately after static stretching during luteal phase of menstrual cycle
Primary	Hamstring passive stifness	Hamstring stiffness will be assessed using TDK test. During the test the resistance of the elongated Hamstring muscle is measured. If the resistance value is smaller after the intervention it means that muscle stiffness changed.	Change measured before and immediately after static stretching during follicular phase of menstrual cycle
Primary	Hamstring passive stifness	Hamstring stiffness will be assessed using TDK test. During the test the resistance of the elongated Hamstring muscle is measured. If the resistance value is smaller after the intervention it means that muscle stiffness changed.	Change measured before and immediately after static stretching during ovulation phase of menstrual cycle
Primary	Hamstring passive stifness	Hamstring stiffness will be assessed using TDK test. During the test the resistance of the elongated Hamstring muscle is measured. If the resistance value is smaller after the intervention it means that muscle stiffness changed.	Change measured before and immediately after static stretching during luteal phase of menstrual cycle
Primary	Trunk acivity is assessed using Stabilizer Pressure Biofeedback	The torso activation scheme is measured during lower and upper limb motions using Chattanooga Stabilizer Pressure Biofeedback.	Three repetitions with a 30-second break between. The measure is taken during follicular phase of menstrual cycle
Primary	Trunk acivity is assessed using Stabilizer Pressure Biofeedback	The torso activation scheme is measured during lower and upper limb motions using Chattanooga Stabilizer Pressure Biofeedback.	Three repetitions with a 30-second break between. The measure is taken during ovulation phase of menstrual cycle
Primary	Trunk acivity is assessed using Stabilizer Pressure Biofeedback	The torso activation scheme is measured during lower and upper limb motions using Chattanooga Stabilizer Pressure Biofeedback.	Three repetitions with a 30-second break between. The measure is taken during luteal phase of menstrual cycle
Primary	Hamstring strength is tested using the Micro Fet Handheld Dynamometer.	Muscle strength of hamstring is tested. Three repetitions of muscle strength testing are performed with two 30-second intervals. The participants are asked to press against the Dynamometer with the maximum effort for 5-7 seconds.	Change measured before and immediately after static stretching. The measure is taken during follicular phase of menstrual cycle
Primary	Hamstring strength is tested using the Micro Fet Handheld Dynamometer.	Muscle strength of hamstring is tested. Three repetitions of muscle strength testing are performed with two 30-second intervals. The participants are asked to press against the Dynamometer with the maximum effort for 5-7 seconds.	Change measured before and immediately after static stretching. The measure is taken during ovulation phase of menstrual cycle
Primary	Hamstring strength is tested using the Micro Fet Handheld Dynamometer.	Muscle strength of hamstring is tested. Three repetitions of muscle strength testing are performed with two 30-second intervals. The participants are asked to press against the Dynamometer with the maximum effort for 5-7 seconds.	Change measured before and immediately after static stretching. The measure is taken during luteal phase of menstrual cycle
Primary	Strength of arm flexors and extensors and hip flexors is tested using the Micro Fet Handheld Dynamometer.	Muscle strength of arm flexors and extensors and hip flexors is tested. Three repetitions of muscle strength testing are performed with two 30-second intervals. The participants are asked to press against the Dynamometer with the maximum effort for 5-7 seconds.	Three repetitions for 5-7 seconds with two 30-second intervals . The measure is taken during follicular phase of menstrual cycle
Primary	Strength of arm flexors and extensors and hip flexors is tested using the Micro Fet Handheld Dynamometer.	Muscle strength of arm flexors and extensors and hip flexors is tested. Three repetitions of muscle strength testing are performed with two 30-second intervals. The participants are asked to press against the Dynamometer with the maximum effort for 5-7 seconds.	Three repetitions for 5-7 seconds with two 30-second intervals . The measure is taken during ovulation phase of menstrual cycle
Primary	Strength of arm flexors and extensors and hip flexors is tested using the Micro Fet Handheld Dynamometer.	Muscle strength of arm flexors and extensors and hip flexors is tested. Three repetitions of muscle strength testing are performed with two 30-second intervals. The participants are asked to press against the Dynamometer with the maximum effort for 5-7 seconds.	Three repetitions for 5-7 seconds with two 30-second intervals . The measure is taken during luteal phase of menstrual cycle