Women's knee injury risk: new study probes hormone link
NCT ID NCT05177549
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how hormones and birth control pills affect knee ligament looseness in healthy women. Researchers measured knee laxity in 45 women at two points in their menstrual cycle, comparing those on hormonal contraceptives to those not. The goal was to better understand why women have a higher risk of ACL knee injuries.
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CHU de Nice
Nice, 06300, France