Identifying Periods of High Training Load Considering the Menstrual Cycle Phases in Elite and Non-elite Female Athletes

Plain-language summary

This observational study aims to identify periods of high training load in relation to the phases of the menstrual cycle in elite and non-elite female athletes. It enrolls elite athletes who compete at national/international level and non-elite athletes who do at least 3 hours of physical activity per week. It is a study with no assigned phase and is currently recruiting participants.

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Trial details

Phase

N/A

Status

Recruiting

Sponsor

Wingate Institute

Intervention

Effect of training loads and sport performance level on health and sport performance

Start date

11/5/2023

Estimated completion

1/30/2027

Countries

Israel

Related genes

Locations

• Netanya, Israel

Eligibility criteria

Criteria are reproduced from the ClinicalTrials.gov record in the original English. Only the trial team can determine eligibility.

Inclusion Criteria:

* Elite athletes are defined as participating and competing at national and/or international level at their sports.
* Non-elite athletes are defined as performing at least 3 hours of physical activity per week.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Currently pregnant or lactating or planning a pregnancy in the following year.
* Regular drug use which may affect performance, including but not limited to performance enhancing drugs.
* Any medical diagnosis, including recent or current injury, which could affect performance and/or health under the discretion of the study team.