The Effect of Estrogen and Progesterone Levels on Knee and Ankle Joint Laxity

The proposed research is an observational study designed to compare estrogen and progesterone serum levels with knee and ankle joint laxity, and muscle reaction time as a measure of neuromuscular function. Three groups of women athletes with differing estrogen and progesterone profiles (normal menstrual cycles, amenorrheic, and exogenous estrogen supplementation) and one control group (male collegiate athletes) will be used to compare differences in joint laxity and neuromuscular function. Blood levels of estrogen and progesterone will be measured at four time points across the menstrual cycle. Joint laxity and muscle reaction time will also be measured at each of these points. The investigator hypothesizes that knee and ankle joint laxity and muscle reaction time will significantly increase with increasing estrogen and progesterone levels.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

    • Vermont
      • Burlington, Vermont, United States, 05405
        • University of Vermont

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

15 years to 23 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • pre-collegiate or collegiate athletes

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Natural History

Collaborators and Investigators

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Study record dates

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Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 23, 2000

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 23, 2000

First Posted (Estimate)

June 26, 2000

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 24, 2005

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 23, 2005

Last Verified

November 1, 2001

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • NCRR-M01RR00109-0749
  • M01RR000109 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)

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