WithdrawnNot Applicable

Effect of Acupuncture and Diet Modification on amenorrheaIN FEMALE ATHLETE TRIAD

Stopped: The trial was delayed and patient recruitment was deemed high-risk during the Covid-19 pandemic

Egypt0Started 2018-05-05

Plain-language summary

The present study will be designed to investigate the effect of acupuncture and diet modification using soy products on amenorrhea in female athlete triad. For this purpose this study will be carried out on sixty female athletes participating gymnastics. They will be recruited from Sports Medicine specialized center in Nasr City, their ages will range from 17 to 25 years old and their BMI will be \< 20 Kg/m2 .

Who can participate

Age range

17 Years – 25 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * All patients suffering from athletic amenorrhea. * Their age will be ranged from 17-25 years old. * Their body mass index will be less than 18.5 kg/m2. * No history of previous pregnancies. * No history of any pathological disease causing amenorrhea. * They are medically stable and consented to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with gynecological diseases that may cause amenorrhea. * Patients using contraceptive pills. * Patients using hormonal treatment. * Patients using induction of ovulation methods. * Patients following any other diet modification method. * Patients who receive any drug with side effect of amenorrhea.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

follicle stimulating hormone

Timeframe: three months

Luteinizing hormone

Timeframe: three months

estradiol 2

Timeframe: three months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03817827

SponsorNational Research Centre, Egypt

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-03-05

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

17 Years – 25 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.