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Understanding how the menstrual cycle affects movement and injury risk in female athletes

Menstrual cycle phase-dependent variations in neuromuscular control and biomechanical injury risk factor among female collegiate athletes: a repeated measure observational study - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/101849
Enrollment
30
Registered
2026-01-22
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil Intervention2: Nil: Nil Intervention3: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

Shramika
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: -Female athletes aged 18-25 -Actively training and participating in or more of the following sports: throw ball, runners, weight lifting, karate, etc. -Eumenorrheic -Engaged in structured training more than or equal to 3 times per week -No musculoskeletal injuries requiring more than or equal to 7 days of rest in the past 6 months

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: -Currently using hormonal contraceptives -Diagnosed with PCOS or irregular menstrual cycles -History of major lower limb surgery: ACL, PCL, MCL or LCL reconstruction/repair, meniscal repair -Diagnosis or treatment for insomnia or other sleep disorder -diagnosed endocrine disorder -Taking medication that affect hormonal balance, neuromuscular control or cognitive function.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Y- balance test Single-leg Hop Drop Vertical Jump Test Time-to-Stabilization Test Timepoint: Follicular phase (baseline-day 2), ovulatory phase (day 14), luteal phase (day 21) within a single menstrual cycle—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Manual Menstrual DiaryTimepoint: Written daily throughout one complete menstrual cycle;Basal Body Temperature (BBT) Measurement Timepoint: Daily throughout one menstrual cycle;Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)Timepoint: Follicular phase (day 2), ovulatory phase (Day 14),luteal phase ( day 21) within a menstrual cycle;Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE)Timepoint: Follicular phase, ovulatory phase, luteal phase;Low Energy Availability in Females Questionnaire (LEAF-Q)Timepoint: Baseline (day 2- follicular phase) of the menstrual cycle;Beighton ScoreTimepoint: Baseline ( day 2- follicular phase) of the menstrual cycle;Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)Timepoint: Baseline ( day 2- follicular phase) of the menstrual cycle—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactShramika

Institute of Physiotherapy, Srinivas University

vijayakumarpalaniswamy.ipt@srinivasuniversity.edu.in918148745409

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026