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

NCT ID: NCT04038463

Last Updated: 2021-10-04

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: TERMINATED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 6 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2019-09-01
• Study Completion Date: 2020-03-16

Brief 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.

Detailed Description

The purpose of the research is to establish whether body composition and body image perception are affected throughout the different phases of the menstrual cycle and if the perception can be modified through resistance training. To the best of our knowledge, only one study has analyzed the effects of the menstrual cycle on body image perception. However, research analyzing the effects of the menstrual cycle on both body image perception and, body composition is lacking. Furthermore, research in the effects of resistance training on menstrual cycle-related changes on both perceived and measured body composition are inexistent. Findings from this study have the potential to increase the knowledge about resistance training's effects in modulating body image perception throughout the menstrual cycle. Further understanding of these responses may set the groundwork to develop exercise intervention programs to reduce the risk of developing more serious mental conditions linked to unhealthy body image perception.

Conditions

Body Image Disturbance

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: CROSSOVER
• Primary Study Purpose: TREATMENT
• Blinding Strategy: NONE

Study Groups

Early Follicular Phase (EFP)

The group will engage in the Resistance Training intervention on the fourth day of their menstrual cycle, which will correlate with the middle of the early follicular phase (EFP).

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

EFP

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

This intervention will take place on day 4 of the participants' menstrual cycle. This will correspond to the mid-point of the early follicular phase (EFP).

Late Follicular Phase (LFP)

The group will engage in the Resistance Training intervention on the eleventh day of their menstrual cycle, which will correlate with the middle of the late follicular phase (LFP).

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

LFP

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

The intervention will take place on day 8 of the participants' menstrual cycle. This will correspond to the mid-point of the late follicular phase (LFP).

Early Luteal Phase (ELP)

The group will engage in the Resistance Training intervention on the eighteenth of their menstrual cycle, which will correlate with the middle of the early luteal phase (ELP).

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

ELP

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

The intervention will take place on day 18 of the participants' menstrual cycle. This will correspond to the mid-point of the early luteal phase (ELP).

Late Luteal Phase (LLP)

The group will engage in the Resistance Training intervention on the twenty-fifth day of their menstrual cycle, which will correlate with the middle of the late luteal phase (LLP).

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

LLP

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

The intervention will take place on day 25 of the participants' menstrual cycle. This will correspond to the mid-point of the late luteal phase (LLP).

Interventions

EFP

This intervention will take place on day 4 of the participants' menstrual cycle. This will correspond to the mid-point of the early follicular phase (EFP).

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

LFP

The intervention will take place on day 8 of the participants' menstrual cycle. This will correspond to the mid-point of the late follicular phase (LFP).

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

ELP

The intervention will take place on day 18 of the participants' menstrual cycle. This will correspond to the mid-point of the early luteal phase (ELP).

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

LLP

The intervention will take place on day 25 of the participants' menstrual cycle. This will correspond to the mid-point of the late luteal phase (LLP).

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 45 Years
• Eligible Sex: FEMALE
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Sponsors

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Responsibility Role: SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

Maria Fernandez del Valle, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Locations

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Edwardsville, Illinois, United States

Countries

United States

Other Identifiers

160

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id