Resistance Training and Sex Hormone Concentrations During the Menstrual Cycle

Last updated: February 15, 2020
Sponsor: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Women's Health

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT04163380
111B
  • Ages 18-45
  • Female
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

Although there are numerous studies showing effects of aerobic training on sex hormone concentrations, research analyzing the fluctuation of sex hormones in response to resistance training (RT) is lacking. The objective of this project is to analyze estradiol (E2) and progesterone (P4) responses to an acute resistance training session throughout different phases of the menstrual cycle. This proposed research has strong implications for exercise prescription and for women in general, but more importantly will allow exercise physiologists, coaches, personal trainers, or nutritionists optimize exercise programming around women's menstrual cycle.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Eumenorrheic females

  • Age 18-45 years old

  • BMI of 18.5-34.99 kg/m2

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Practice exercise more than 2 days/week in the last 3 months.

  • Cardiovascular, metabolic, pulmonary or muscular-skeletal condition

  • Taking medications that affect metabolism (e.g. oral contraceptives)

  • Irregular menstrual cycles

Study Design

Total Participants: 25
Study Start date:
November 01, 2019
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2021

Connect with a study center

  • Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

    Edwardsville, Illinois 62026
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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