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

Sponsor

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (Other)

Overall Status

Terminated

CT.gov ID

NCT04038463

Collaborator

(none)

Enrollment

Location

Arms

6.5

Actual Duration (Months)

0.9

Patients Per Site Per Month

Study Details

Study Description

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.

Condition or Disease	Intervention/Treatment	Phase
Body Image Disturbance	Behavioral: EFP Behavioral: LFP Behavioral: ELP Behavioral: LLP	N/A

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.

Study Design

Study Type:

Interventional

Actual Enrollment :

6 participants

Allocation:

Randomized

Intervention Model:

Crossover Assignment

Masking:

None (Open Label)

Primary Purpose:

Treatment

Official Title:

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

Actual Study Start Date :

Sep 1, 2019

Actual Primary Completion Date :

Mar 16, 2020

Actual Study Completion Date :

Mar 16, 2020

Arms and Interventions

Arm	Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: 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).	Behavioral: 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).
Experimental: 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).	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).
Experimental: 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).	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).
Experimental: 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).	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).

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

Body Image Perception through questionnaire [Through study completion: an average of 1 month]
Participants will be distributed the Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire-Appearance Scale (MBSRQ-AS) to measure their body image perceptions.
Body Image Perception through drawing scale [Through study completion: an average of 1 month]
Participants will be distributed the Contour Drawing Rating Scale to measure their body image perception.
Barriers to Weight Control [Through study completion: an average of 1 month]
Participants will be distributed the Survey of Barriers to Weight Control to measure their body image perception.
Fat Mass in Kilograms [Through study completion: an average of 1 month]
We will measure fat mass using the Dual-Energy Xray Absorptiometry (DXA)
Lean Body Mass in Kilograms [Through study completion: an average of 1 month]
We will measure lean body mass using the Dual-Energy Xray Absorptiometry (DXA)
Relative Body Fat [Through study completion: an average of 1 month]
We will measure relative body fat (percentage) using the Dual-Energy Xray Absorptiometry (DXA)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Bench Press One Repetition Maximum [At baseline: 1 assessment point prior randomization]
Participants muscular strength will be assessed by a one-repetition (1RM) on bench press
Leg Press One Repetition Maximum [At baseline: 1 assessment point prior randomization]
Participants lower body muscular strength will be assessed by a one-repetition (1RM) on leg press
Dietary habits [Before each exercise session: 1 assessment point on each menstrual cycle phase]
The participants diet will be recorded using the ASA-24h recall
Estrogen (Estradiol) levels [Before each exercise session: 1 assessment point on each menstrual cycle phase]
Blood will be drawn from the participants for assessment of the estrogen hormone
Progesterone levels [Before each exercise session: 1 assessment point on each menstrual cycle phase]
Blood will be drawn from the participants for assessment of the progesterone hormone

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:

18 Years to 45 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study:

Female

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

Yes

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

Contacts and Locations

Locations

	Site	City	State	Country	Postal Code
1	Southern Illinois University Edwardsville	Edwardsville	Illinois	United States	62026

Sponsors and Collaborators

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Investigators

Principal Investigator: Maria Fernandez del Valle, PhD, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Study Documents (Full-Text)

None provided.

More Information

Publications

None provided.

Responsible Party:

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:

NCT04038463

Other Study ID Numbers:

First Posted:

Jul 30, 2019

Last Update Posted:

Oct 4, 2021

Last Verified:

Jul 1, 2019

Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:

Undecided

Plan to Share IPD:

Undecided

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:

Keywords provided by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Study Results

No Results Posted as of Oct 4, 2021