Influence of Menstrual Cycle Stages on Female Athletes
Influence of Menstrual Cycle Stages on Physical Fitness in Female Athletes
Study Overview
Status
Status
Conditions
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Intervention / Treatment
- Procedure: Determination of hormone level concentrations
- Procedure: Jump height determination
- Procedure: Grip strength determination
- Procedure: Flexibility determination
- Procedure: Indirect maximum oxygen consumption determination
- Device: Sensory and pain threshold determination
- Other: Physical and mental symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle
- Device: Daily activity
- Procedure: Biochemical parameters determination
- Procedure: Blood count determination
- Procedure: Body composition parameters determination
- Procedure: Vital signs
- Procedure: Urinary LH determination
- Other: Checking for correct use of contraceptive methods
Study Type
Study Type
Enrollment (Actual)
Enrollment
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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Castellon
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Castelló de la Plana, Castellon, Spain, 12006
- Jaume I University
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Sampling Method
Study Population
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
Inclusion criteria natural cycles group:
- Female sex
- Women between 18 and 40 years of age
- Women who are members of a federation and who compete in a sport doing at least 240 minutes of exercise per week.
- Women with regular menstrual cycles (between 23 and 38 days long).
- Women who have not taken hormonal contraceptives (HA) for 6 months or more.
Inclusion criteria artificial cycles group:
- Female sex
- Women between 18-40 years of age
- Women federated and competed in a sport doing at least 240 minutes of exercise per week.
- Long-term users of HA (minimum 6 months).
Exclusion Criteria:
Exclusion criteria group natural cycles:
- Refusal to participate in the study
- Sedentary women
- Women on HA currently or in the 6 months before the study
- Women with irregular menstrual cycles, less than 23 or more than 38 days in length
- Any existing metabolic disease or disorder
- Regular use of medications or dietary supplements that could affect the results
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Exclusion criteria artificial cycles group:
- Refusal to participate in the study
- Sedentary women
- Any existing metabolic disease or disorder
- Regular use of medications or dietary supplements that could affect the results
- Inability to manage contraception in a disciplined manner
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Observational Models: Case-Only
- Time Perspectives: Prospective
Number of groups / cohorts
Cohorts and Interventions
Group / CohortGroup / Cohort |
Intervention / TreatmentIntervention / Treatment |
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natural cycle
In this group, women have a natural menstrual cycle, not intervened by exogenous hormones.
The interventions performed in this group are the same as in the other groups.
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Determination of concentration of 17β-oestradiol (pg/mL), progesterone (ng/mL), LH (mUI/mL), FSH (mUI/mL), prolactin (ng/mL), total testosterone (ng/mL), free testosterone (pmol/L) sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) (nmol/L), cortisol (μg/dL), T3 (ng/dL), T4 (mcg/dL), TSH (mcU/mL), basal insulin (mcUI/mL) during the early follicular phase, late follicular phase, and mid-luteal phase.
by Chronojump contact mat, determine five types of jump in centimeters: Squat jump without additional weight, Squat jump with 50% of body weight, Countermovement jump, Abalakov jump, and Drop jump, during the early follicular phase, late follicular phase, and mid-luteal phase.
measuring of changes in muscle strength by handgrip dynamometer in the hand to be tested (handgrip test) during the early follicular phase, late follicular phase, and mid-luteal phase.
Three attempts on each hand.
measurement of changes in the range of motion of the hamstring musculature, by sit and reach test (cm), during the early follicular phase, late follicular phase, and mid-luteal phase.
Three tries.
by the Course Navette test, the indirect oxygen consumption is calculated using the formula: VO2max = (6xFA) - 27,4 (FA = Speed of the last stage of the test completed.
It takes place during the early follicular phase, late follicular phase, and mid-luteal phase.
by electrical muscle stimulator (Digitimer DS7A), during the early follicular phase, late follicular phase, and mid-luteal phase.
By The Daily Record of Severity of Problems (DRSP) questionnaire, during a full menstrual cycle.
by accelerometer (GENEActiv) during a full menstrual cylcle: Wrist-worn device measuring accelerations as a measure of daily activity, in cpm, counts per minute.
Determination of concentration of iron (μg/dL), ferritin (ng/mL), and transferrin (mg/dL), during the early follicular phase, late follicular phase, and mid-luteal phase.
Determination of concentration of hemoglobin (g/dL), red blood cells (10^6/μL), hematocrit (%), white blood cells (10^3/μl), platelets (10^3/μl), during the early follicular phase, late follicular phase, and mid-luteal phase.
Determination of weight (kg), total body water (L), proteins (kg), minerals (kg), body fat mass (kg), body mass index (BMI) (kg/m2), basal metabolic rate (kcal) by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis, during the early follicular phase, late follicular phase, and mid-luteal phase.
Determination of blood pressure (mmHg) and heart rate (bpm) at baseline, one minute and three minutes after the Course Navette test
Urine LH test strips are performed from day 8 of the cycle until positive.
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artificial cycle
In this group, women with an artificial menstrual cycle, i.e. women using hormonal contraception, oral or vaginal, are selected.
The interventions carried out in this group are the same as in the other groups.
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Determination of concentration of 17β-oestradiol (pg/mL), progesterone (ng/mL), LH (mUI/mL), FSH (mUI/mL), prolactin (ng/mL), total testosterone (ng/mL), free testosterone (pmol/L) sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) (nmol/L), cortisol (μg/dL), T3 (ng/dL), T4 (mcg/dL), TSH (mcU/mL), basal insulin (mcUI/mL) during the early follicular phase, late follicular phase, and mid-luteal phase.
by Chronojump contact mat, determine five types of jump in centimeters: Squat jump without additional weight, Squat jump with 50% of body weight, Countermovement jump, Abalakov jump, and Drop jump, during the early follicular phase, late follicular phase, and mid-luteal phase.
measuring of changes in muscle strength by handgrip dynamometer in the hand to be tested (handgrip test) during the early follicular phase, late follicular phase, and mid-luteal phase.
Three attempts on each hand.
measurement of changes in the range of motion of the hamstring musculature, by sit and reach test (cm), during the early follicular phase, late follicular phase, and mid-luteal phase.
Three tries.
by the Course Navette test, the indirect oxygen consumption is calculated using the formula: VO2max = (6xFA) - 27,4 (FA = Speed of the last stage of the test completed.
It takes place during the early follicular phase, late follicular phase, and mid-luteal phase.
by electrical muscle stimulator (Digitimer DS7A), during the early follicular phase, late follicular phase, and mid-luteal phase.
By The Daily Record of Severity of Problems (DRSP) questionnaire, during a full menstrual cycle.
by accelerometer (GENEActiv) during a full menstrual cylcle: Wrist-worn device measuring accelerations as a measure of daily activity, in cpm, counts per minute.
Determination of concentration of iron (μg/dL), ferritin (ng/mL), and transferrin (mg/dL), during the early follicular phase, late follicular phase, and mid-luteal phase.
Determination of concentration of hemoglobin (g/dL), red blood cells (10^6/μL), hematocrit (%), white blood cells (10^3/μl), platelets (10^3/μl), during the early follicular phase, late follicular phase, and mid-luteal phase.
Determination of weight (kg), total body water (L), proteins (kg), minerals (kg), body fat mass (kg), body mass index (BMI) (kg/m2), basal metabolic rate (kcal) by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis, during the early follicular phase, late follicular phase, and mid-luteal phase.
Determination of blood pressure (mmHg) and heart rate (bpm) at baseline, one minute and three minutes after the Course Navette test
Pre-test questions about possible forgetfulness or mishandling of the method
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natural cycle with deficient luteal phase
In this group, women have a natural menstrual cycle, with a low progesterone level during the luteal phase, and are not intervened by exogenous hormones.
The interventions performed in this group are the same as in the other groups.
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Determination of concentration of 17β-oestradiol (pg/mL), progesterone (ng/mL), LH (mUI/mL), FSH (mUI/mL), prolactin (ng/mL), total testosterone (ng/mL), free testosterone (pmol/L) sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) (nmol/L), cortisol (μg/dL), T3 (ng/dL), T4 (mcg/dL), TSH (mcU/mL), basal insulin (mcUI/mL) during the early follicular phase, late follicular phase, and mid-luteal phase.
by Chronojump contact mat, determine five types of jump in centimeters: Squat jump without additional weight, Squat jump with 50% of body weight, Countermovement jump, Abalakov jump, and Drop jump, during the early follicular phase, late follicular phase, and mid-luteal phase.
measuring of changes in muscle strength by handgrip dynamometer in the hand to be tested (handgrip test) during the early follicular phase, late follicular phase, and mid-luteal phase.
Three attempts on each hand.
measurement of changes in the range of motion of the hamstring musculature, by sit and reach test (cm), during the early follicular phase, late follicular phase, and mid-luteal phase.
Three tries.
by the Course Navette test, the indirect oxygen consumption is calculated using the formula: VO2max = (6xFA) - 27,4 (FA = Speed of the last stage of the test completed.
It takes place during the early follicular phase, late follicular phase, and mid-luteal phase.
by electrical muscle stimulator (Digitimer DS7A), during the early follicular phase, late follicular phase, and mid-luteal phase.
By The Daily Record of Severity of Problems (DRSP) questionnaire, during a full menstrual cycle.
by accelerometer (GENEActiv) during a full menstrual cylcle: Wrist-worn device measuring accelerations as a measure of daily activity, in cpm, counts per minute.
Determination of concentration of iron (μg/dL), ferritin (ng/mL), and transferrin (mg/dL), during the early follicular phase, late follicular phase, and mid-luteal phase.
Determination of concentration of hemoglobin (g/dL), red blood cells (10^6/μL), hematocrit (%), white blood cells (10^3/μl), platelets (10^3/μl), during the early follicular phase, late follicular phase, and mid-luteal phase.
Determination of weight (kg), total body water (L), proteins (kg), minerals (kg), body fat mass (kg), body mass index (BMI) (kg/m2), basal metabolic rate (kcal) by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis, during the early follicular phase, late follicular phase, and mid-luteal phase.
Determination of blood pressure (mmHg) and heart rate (bpm) at baseline, one minute and three minutes after the Course Navette test
Urine LH test strips are performed from day 8 of the cycle until positive.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Change in 17β-oestradiol concentration (in pg/mL)
Time Frame: three times in a month
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concentration of 17β-oestradiol in pg/mL
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three times in a month
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Change in T4 concentration (in mcg/dL)
Time Frame: three times in a month
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concentration of T4 in mcg/dL
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three times in a month
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Change in T3 concentration (in ng/dL)
Time Frame: three times in a month
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concentration of T3 in ng/dL
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three times in a month
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Change in cortisol concentration (in μg/dL)
Time Frame: three times in a month
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concentration of cortisol in μg/dL
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three times in a month
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Change in TSH concentration (in mcUI/mL)
Time Frame: three times in a month
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concentration of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and basal insulin in mcUI/mL
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three times in a month
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Change in SHBG concentration (in nmol/L)
Time Frame: three times in a month
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concentration of sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) in nmol/L
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three times in a month
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Change in free testosterone concentration (in pmol/L)
Time Frame: three times in a month
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Concentration of free testosterone in pmol/L
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three times in a month
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Change in progesterone concentration (in ng/mL)
Time Frame: three times in a month
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Concentration of progesterone, prolactin and total testosterone in ng/mL
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three times in a month
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Change in LH and FSH concentration (in mUI/mL)
Time Frame: three times in a month
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Concentration of luteinizing hormone (LH) and FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) in mUI/mL
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three times in a month
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Change from baseline jumping height
Time Frame: three times in a month
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Measuring of change in muscle power through Squat jump without additional weight, Squat jump with 50% of body weight, Countermovement jump, Abalakov jump, and Drop jump by Chronojump contact mat, in cm.
Three tries on each jump.
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three times in a month
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Change from baseline grip strength
Time Frame: three times in a month
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measuring of changes in muscle strength by handgrip dynamometer in the hand to be tested (handgrip test).
Three attempts on each hand.
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three times in a month
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Change from baseline flexibility
Time Frame: three times in a month
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measurement of changes in the range of motion of the hamstring musculature, by sit and reach test (cm).
Three tries.
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three times in a month
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Change from baseline indirect maximum oxygen consumption
Time Frame: three times in a month
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by the Course Navette test
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three times in a month
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Change from baseline sensory and pain threshold
Time Frame: three times in a month
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by electrical muscle stimulator (Digitimer DS7A)
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three times in a month
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Change from baseline physical and mental symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle by The Daily Record of Severity of Problems questionnaire
Time Frame: Duration of a full menstrual cycle (approximately 28 days)
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By The Daily Record of Severity of Problems (DRSP) questionnaire.
This scale measures symptoms subjectively from 1 to 6, where 1 corresponds to "not at all" and 6 corresponds to "extreme".
The higher the score, the more severe the symptom is.
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Duration of a full menstrual cycle (approximately 28 days)
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Change from baseline daily activity
Time Frame: Duration of a full menstrual cycle (approximately 28 days)
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by accelerometer (GENEActiv): Wrist-worn device measuring accelerations as a measure of daily activity, in cpm, counts per minute.
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Duration of a full menstrual cycle (approximately 28 days)
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Change in iron concentration (in μg/dL)
Time Frame: three times in a month
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concentration of iron in μg/dL
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three times in a month
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Change in transferrin concentration (in mg/dL)
Time Frame: three times in a month
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concentration of transferrin in mg/dL
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three times in a month
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Change in ferritin concentration (in ng/mL)
Time Frame: three times in a month
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concentration of ferritin in ng/mL
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three times in a month
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Change in hemoglobin concentration (in g/dL)
Time Frame: three times in a month
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concentration of hemoglobin in g/dL
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three times in a month
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Change in white blood cells and platelets concentration (in 10^3/μl)
Time Frame: three times in a month
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concentration of white blood cells and platelets in 10^3/μl
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three times in a month
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Change in hematocrit concentration (in %)
Time Frame: three times in a month
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concentration of hematocrit in %
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three times in a month
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Change in red blood cells concentration (in 10^6/μl)
Time Frame: three times in a month
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concentration of red blood cells in 10^6/μL
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three times in a month
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Change in weight, proteins, minerals and body fat mass in kg
Time Frame: three times in a month
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Weight, proteins, minerals and body fat mass in kg by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis
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three times in a month
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Change in Body Mass Index (BMI) in kg/m2
Time Frame: three times in a month
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Body Mass Index (BMI) in kg/m2 by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis and measuring tape
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three times in a month
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Change in Basal metabolic rate in kcal
Time Frame: three times in a month
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Basal metabolic rate in kcal by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis
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three times in a month
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Change in total body water in liters (L)
Time Frame: three times in a month
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total body water in liters (L) by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis
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three times in a month
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Change in Blood pressure in mmHg
Time Frame: three times in a month
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Blood pressure (systolic and diastolic pressure) in mmHg at baseline, one minute and three minutes after the Course Navette test by blood pressure monitor
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three times in a month
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Change in heart rate in bpm
Time Frame: three times in a month
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Heart rate in bpm at baseline, one minute and three minutes after the Course Navette test by blood pressure monitor
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three times in a month
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Sponsor
Investigators
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Paula Recacha-Ponce, Midwife, Jaume I University
- Study Director: Eladio Collado-Boira, Doctor, Jaume I University
- Study Director: Carlos Hernando-Domingo, Doctor, Jaume I University
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Terms related to this study
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Other Study ID Numbers
Other Study ID Numbers
- CD/77/2020
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