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Hand Grip Strength in Athletic and Non-Athletic Girls at Different Phases of Menstrual Cycle

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT06086262
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : October 17, 2023
Last Update Posted : October 17, 2023
Sponsor:
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Heba Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed, Cairo University

Study Description
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Brief Summary:
The study was designed as an observational study

Condition or disease Intervention/treatment
Grip Athlete Non-athlete Menstrual Cycle Device: Hydraulic hand dynamometer (Jamar, Product model J00105, U.S.A)

Detailed Description:
The study was designed as an observational case-control study
Study Design
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Study Type : Observational
Actual Enrollment : 40 participants
Observational Model: Case-Control
Time Perspective: Retrospective
Official Title: Hand Grip Strength in Athletic and Non-Athletic Girls at Different Phases of Menstrual Cycle
Actual Study Start Date : November 14, 2021
Actual Primary Completion Date : April 30, 2022
Actual Study Completion Date : April 29, 2023

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MedlinePlus related topics: Flu Menstruation

Groups and Cohorts
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Group/Cohort Intervention/treatment
Athletic group
twenty basketball and tennis players
 Device: Hydraulic hand dynamometer (Jamar, Product model J00105, U.S.A)

The hydraulic hand dynamometer is a reliable and valid an evaluation tool that's used to measure isometric grip force (hand grip strength) .

The hydraulic pinch gauge is a reliable and valid an evaluation tool that's used to measure isometric pinch force.

Other Name: Hydraulic pinch gauge(Jamar, Model 65861, U.S.A)
Non athletic group
were recruited from undergraduate students
 Device: Hydraulic hand dynamometer (Jamar, Product model J00105, U.S.A)

The hydraulic hand dynamometer is a reliable and valid an evaluation tool that's used to measure isometric grip force (hand grip strength) .

The hydraulic pinch gauge is a reliable and valid an evaluation tool that's used to measure isometric pinch force.

Other Name: Hydraulic pinch gauge(Jamar, Model 65861, U.S.A)


Outcome Measures
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Primary Outcome Measures :
  1. Menstrual cycle phases effect on grips power in athletic girls and non-athletic girls. [ Time Frame: From November 2021 to April 2023 ]
    Hydraulic hand dynamometer and Hydraulic pinch gauge devices are used to evaluate the power of hand grips


Eligibility Criteria
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Ages Eligible for Study:   16 Years to 22 Years   (Child, Adult)
Sexes Eligible for Study:   Female
Gender Based Eligibility:   Yes
Gender Eligibility Description:   Have regular Menstrual cycle
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Sampling Method:   Non-Probability Sample
Study Population
Forty healthy post-pubertal virginal females participated in this study. They were divided into two groups' athletic group of twenty basketball and tennis players and non-athletic group of twenty students. The non-athletic girls were recruited from undergraduate students of Faculty of Physical Therapy, Misr University for science and technology, while the athletic girls were recruited from basketball and tennis teams from Mena Garden City Club, 6 October Club and Shooting Club October.
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

- 1. The participant had regular menstrual cycles, which were confirmed by using a calendar for three consecutive menstrual cycles, 2. The participant ages ranged from 16 to 22 years old, 3. The body mass index (BMI) ranged from 18.5 to 25 kg/m2. 4. For athletic group, they had participated in basketball and tennis teams for 3 to 4 years.

5. For non-athletic group, they had a sedentary life without any sport activities.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Participants were excluded from the study if they had:

    1. Irregular menstrual cycle
    2. Pelvic inflammatory diseases, pelvic infection or gynecological diseases.
    3. Any musculoskeletal disorders of Upper extremity or surgery, cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological or systemic conditions.
    4. Receiving contraceptives or any hormonal therapy.
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT06086262


Locations
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Egypt
Cairo University
Giza, Egypt, 12613
Sponsors and Collaborators
Heba Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed
Investigators
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Principal Investigator: Aml M Yousef, Professor Cairo University
Study Director: Hamada M Yousef Cairo University
Study Director: Elham S Hassan, Teacher Cairo University
Study Chair: Heba A Mohamed Misr for science and techniology
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Responsible Party: Heba Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed, Assisstant Lecturer,MISR University for Science and Technology, Cairo University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT06086262    
Other Study ID Numbers: P.T.REC/012/003358
First Posted: October 17, 2023    Key Record Dates
Last Update Posted: October 17, 2023
Last Verified: October 2023
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
Plan to Share IPD: Undecided

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Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: No
Keywords provided by Heba Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed, Cairo University:
Menstrual cycle
Female sex hormones
Athletic female
Power
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Influenza, Human
Respiratory Tract Infections
Infections
Orthomyxoviridae Infections
 RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Respiratory Tract Diseases