healthy participants
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Each participant attends two measurement appointments during the course of a cycle in order to record hormone-related fluctuations:
1. Follicular phase (cycle days 1-5): low hormone levels.
2
Sponsors
Uniklinik Aachen
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • Regular menstrual cycle (24 to 35 days). • No use of hormonal contraceptives (e.g., birth control pills, hormonal IUDs). • No current or previous history of injuries or diseases of the musculoskeletal system, especially the knee joint. • BMI < 30 kg/m2. • Ability to perform athletic tasks (e.g., hopping on one leg) without discomfort.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • Use of hormonal contraceptives (e.g., birth control pills, hormonal IUDs). • Current or previous injuries or diseases of the musculoskeletal system, especially the knee joint. • BMI > 30 kg/m2.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Investigation of the influence of hormonal cycle phases (follicular phase vs. ovulation phase) on knee stability, neuromuscular control, and risk behavior. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Correlation of hormonal parameters (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone) with biomechanical and musculoskeletal data. Creation of a basis for gender-specific prevention approaches for more targeted avoidance of knee injuries. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactMaximilian Praster
Uniklinik Aachen
Outcome results
None listed