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

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The study was designed as an observational study

Detailed Description
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The study was designed as an observational case-control study

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

Conditions
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Grip, Athlete, Non-athlete, Menstrual Cycle

Intervention / Treatment
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* Device: Hydraulic hand dynamometer (Jamar, Product model J00105, U.S.A)


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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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: Irregular menstrual cycle Pelvic inflammatory diseases, pelvic infection or gynecological diseases. Any musculoskeletal disorders of Upper extremity or surgery, cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological or systemic conditions. Receiving contraceptives or any hormonal therapy.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 16 Years
Maximum Age: 22 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Female

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Athletic group<br>twenty basketball and tennis players | Device: Hydraulic hand dynamometer (Jamar, Product model J00105, U.S.A)<br>* 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.<br>* Other names: Hydraulic pinch gauge(Jamar, Model 65861, U.S.A);|
| Non athletic group<br>were recruited from undergraduate students | Device: Hydraulic hand dynamometer (Jamar, Product model J00105, U.S.A)<br>* 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.<br>* Other names: Hydraulic pinch gauge(Jamar, Model 65861, U.S.A);|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Menstrual cycle phases effect on grips power in athletic girls and non-athletic girls. | Hydraulic hand dynamometer and Hydraulic pinch gauge devices are used to evaluate the power of hand grips | From November 2021 to April 2023 | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Menstrual cycle, Female sex hormones, Athletic female, Power