TerminatedNot Applicable

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

Stopped: Pandemic

United States6 participantsStarted 2019-09-01

Plain-language 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.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 45 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.

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

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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

Body Image Perception through questionnaire

Timeframe: Through study completion: an average of 1 month

Body Image Perception through drawing scale

Timeframe: Through study completion: an average of 1 month

Barriers to Weight Control

Timeframe: Through study completion: an average of 1 month

Fat Mass in Kilograms

Timeframe: Through study completion: an average of 1 month

Lean Body Mass in Kilograms

Timeframe: Through study completion: an average of 1 month

Relative Body Fat

Timeframe: Through study completion: an average of 1 month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04038463

SponsorSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-03-16

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 45 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.

What they're measuring

Body Image Perception through questionnaire

Timeframe: Through study completion: an average of 1 month

Body Image Perception through drawing scale

Timeframe: Through study completion: an average of 1 month

Barriers to Weight Control

Timeframe: Through study completion: an average of 1 month

Fat Mass in Kilograms

Timeframe: Through study completion: an average of 1 month

Lean Body Mass in Kilograms

Timeframe: Through study completion: an average of 1 month

Relative Body Fat

Timeframe: Through study completion: an average of 1 month